Agree to the Volunteer Guidelines - In order to make the most of your contribution as a volunteer at Dock Mennonite Academy, we are providing the following guidelines.
Dependability
- Teachers and other staff members depend on you to do work that is critical to the smooth management of classroom activities and student learning.
- Honor your commitment and arrive on time.
Service
- Positive connections between a child and an adult have a great impact on the child’s development.
- You are making a commitment to serve all of our students. You may be tempted to focus on your own child, but please remember that the other students in your care also need and benefit from your help and guidance.
Professionalism
- When you work with students, everything from how you speak to the clothing you wear can make an impression.
- Keeping a friendly but professional attitude will help to influence students to be more focused on learning.
- Stay focused on the students in your care.
- Cell phones should be silenced.
- Avoid making and receiving phone calls and/or text messages.
Confidentiality
- Confidentiality is the right of all of our students.
- Information about a student’s academic or home life should stay confidential. The only exception is if you have reason to believe that a student might be harmed, in which case you should notify a staff member.
Safety and Health
- You play an important role in maintaining a safe school and a positive school climate. Being alert to student safety is the responsibility of all volunteers.
- Volunteers are not permitted to take children to the restroom alone.
- When you are talking to a child or group of children, be aware of your positioning and keep your eyes open for other situations in which you may be needed.
- All volunteers are expected to monitor their own health, and to stay home if experiencing any illness.
Positive Attitude
- Please respect students as individuals.
- If a student under your supervision if off-task or misbehaving, politely, but firmly, ask the student to take the positive action you would like them to take.
- A good rule of thumb is to try this twice and if the student still does not listen, tell the teacher or staff member in charge.
- Share your enthusiasm with the staff members and volunteers around you and especially with other parents and community members. We hope this information is helpful to you. Please know that if you have any questions or concerns, you may contact Claire Wanamaker, EC-Grade 8 Principal. Your commitment to volunteer within our school is key to our continued success. Dock Mennonite Academy has a rich history of family support and we commend all of those who have played a part in helping our students receive the best education possible!
