What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extra Curricular Volunteer position at District-Wide?
Gering Public Schools Volunteer
- Assists with programs, events and activities organized by the school or classroom teacher to support student success.
- Works cooperatively as a reliable team member to complete volunteer assignments.
- Understands the ethical and legal responsibilities involved and maintains strict confidentiality regarding the privacy of student records, students and school personnel.
- All volunteers must pass a background check.
Role of a Volunteer
School volunteers may be parents/guardians, community members, senior citizens or upper grade students whose participation supports a school program, activity or event.
How much time and commitment is involved depends on a volunteer's availability. And, it can range from one time only assignments to monthly, weekly or daily volunteer activities to meet the goals, needs and priorities of a school to help ensure student success.
Assignments might involve activities such as:
- Tutoring and mentoring students
- Supervising lunchrooms and playgrounds
- Assisting in a class, library or school office
- Sharing a special skill or occupation to enrich classroom learning
- Preparing materials or assisting with a school program, activity or event.