Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to show support for Arlene Welch School and your child's education. It gives the volunteer an opportunity to see firsthand the many wonderful things that happen each day at our wonderful school. Students truly love seeing their parents or guardians in "their" school.

• About the LMC
• Volunteer Guidelines
• Possible Volunteer Duties
  

About the Library Media Center

The Library Media Center consists of over 10,000 books, thousands of manipulatives, hundreds of CD-ROM activities, about thirteen tables, and one main goal: "To be here for the students and help them in any way we can."

Times are not scheduled with classrooms for students to visit the LMC. We use a flexible schedule. This allows grade levels to plan larger activities that can be completed in a week rather than stretch out over many weeks.

The flexible schedule also allows for students to visit when they need a new book or activity. They don't have to wait for their scheduled time to checkout materials.

= Back to Top =

Volunteer Guidelines

• The goal of the parent-teacher relationship is learning. Although a cooperative program, the teacher has total responsibility for all educational decisions.
• Confidentiality cannot be stressed enough! Incidents that may occur while in school must not be discussed. The personalities of the students or faculty should remain within the school.
• Volunteers should not bring their preschoolers while working at school.
• If you are in contact with your own child while volunteering, please be sure your child understands why you are here.
• If you need to talk to a teacher, please schedule an appointment, or drop them a note so you can arrange a time.
• If you have a concern, please discuss it with a member of the LMC team so that we have an opportunity to address it.
• All volunteers must sign in and out at the main office.
• Volunteer badges must be worn while volunteering in the building. Please do not be offended if we send you to the office to pick one up.
• Emergency information is located by the LMC office door.
• **If you will miss a scheduled time please call the either Lisa or Rod at 428-7205.

= Back to Top =

Possible Volunteer Duties

Remember that we are here for the kids...

  they always come first. If a child is in need of help, drop all other projects and assist them.

• Assist children in book selection. This is a particularly difficult task for kindergartners. Any guidance you can give them helps us know they are leaving the LMC with appropriate materials.
• Work with individuals and small groups of children as needed.
• Maintain the appearance of the LMC.
• Use your special talents to help with displays, bulletin boards, storytelling, and other LMC projects.
• Shelve books and other materials.
• Assist with special projects.
• Above all...Enjoy Yourself!!!