Welcome to the preschool volunteer page! We are so grateful each year for all of our volunteers. This year, we will continue to update our website with opportunities to serve in the preschool.
We are looking for a team of volunteers to help with our fundraising efforts throughout the year, so we can continue to create special experiences for your children and host special children's events. Contact the preschool office at 850-939-2028 for more information.
We are in need of a new playground for our children! If you are interested in helping with this project, contact the preschool office at 850-939-2028.
Volunteers are individuals who regularly enter the classroom to help or assist the teacher in some way, or to drive/chaperone on preschool or school-age field trips.
Background screening and training is required of all volunteers. Approval must be received before anyone will be permitted to volunteer in the preschool. All volunteers should sign in at the preschool office and obtain a pass before going to the classroom. You will not be admitted to a classroom without a pass.
When you are visiting/volunteering at the preschool, wear comfortable clothing, something that will not be ruined if it gets paint on it. Remember, too, that most of our playground surface is sand. Tennis shoes or other comfortable walking shoes are more comfortable than open sandals or high heels.
Individuals who come into the preschool to visit/volunteer must present a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to the children, and be willing to support the preschool's philosophy. The people visiting and volunteering in our preschool shall refrain from reprimanding children of other families while on the school premises. Discipline is the responsibility of the staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF VOLUNTEERS
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following:
Assisting as needed under the direction of the professional staff.
Maintains professional attitudes at the school at all times.
Allowing professional staff to deal with problem situations.
Supporting the philosophy of the school.
Treating all children with dignity and respect.
CODE FOR VOLUNTEERS
· As a volunteer, I realize that I am subject to a code of ethics, similar to that which binds the school staff. I, like them, in assuming certain responsibilities, expect to be accountable for those responsibilities. I will keep confidential matters "confidential".
· As a volunteer, I agree to serve without pay, but with the same high standards as the paid staff.
· I promise to take to my work an attitude of open-mindedness, to be willing to be trained for it; to bring to it an interest and attention.
· I believe that my attitude toward volunteer work should be professional. I believe that I have an obligation to my work, to those who direct it, to my colleagues, to those for whom it is done, and to the community.
· Being eager to contribute all that I can to human betterment, I accept this code for the volunteers as my code, to be followed carefully and cheerfully.
WAYS VOLUNTEERS CAN HELP IN PRESCHOOL
1. Chaperone/Drive for field trips 10. Prepare bulletin boards
2. Assist with parties/special events 11. Plan/assist with cooking projects
3. Be a resource/share careers or hobbies 12. Help with school picture days
4. Teach songs/finger plays 13. Help children on the computer
5. Assist on playground 14. Help with Xeroxing or office work
6. Tell/read stories 15. Help with fund raisers
7. Prepare/assist with art project 16. Assist on workday
8. Set up/assist in learning centers 17. Play with the children
9. Make/play instructional games 18. Read stories at Chapel Time
