If you can lend a few hours of your time or may be interested in volunteering, email pta@walteriaelementary.org .

Volunteering is a great reward...

Volunteers are a special group of dedicated people who work regularly at Walteria and are an integral part of our instructional program. They can assist with a variety of classroom tasks at all grade levels. The volunteer program benefits everyone. It helps to lower the ratio of students to adults, provides much appreciated extra-help for both students and teachers, and parents are able to learn more about their children and the educational programs at Walteria. Contact your child's teacher to see how you can assist. If you have a special interest or area of expertise that you would like to share with our students, please contact the school office.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for being here and please remember to help us by:

1. Signing in and out in the office.
2. Wearing a volunteer badge.
3. Reporting to your classroom.
4. Refraining from using cell phones in classrooms or school office areas.
5. Participating in emergency drills that occur while you are on campus.
6. Refrain form bringing younger siblings when volunteering during school hours.

All volunteers who participate at school on a regular basis must fill out a volunteer form and have certification of a recent TB-skin test on file in the school office. Once cleared by the district, volunteers may work in the classroom for the current school year. Included in your PTA membership, PTA provides general liability insurance for parents during volunteer hours.

NOTE: Adults are NOT allowed to use student restrooms. Please use the facilities located in the office.

As a volunteer I realize that I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds that professional in the field in which I volunteer. Like them, I assume certain responsibilities and I expect to account for what I do in terms of what I am expected to do.

Confidentiality

The volunteer is a member of the professional team. A volunteer will protect a students' right to privacy. The volunteer should not discuss the student, his/her school work, test scores, report cards, or other private information.

Dependability/Punctuality

The time that a teacher has for a student is very limited. Effective use of every minute is necessary if students are to receive the education to which they are entitled. A volunteer shall be responsible for his/her scheduled times. Volunteers are expected to inform the teacher or the school office if unable to meet specific responsibilities, or to be in when expected.

Respect

A volunteer must respect the school and school personnel. Volunteers must also show respect to the students whom they are serving.

Objectivity

A volunteer must not allow his/her personal feelings to affect his/her work in the school setting. A volunteer's first priority is to the students they are serving.

Impartiality

A volunteer shall favor no one side or party more than another in all school situations.

Appearance

A volunteer shall dress appropriately, always remembering that he/she is setting an example for the students at Walteria.

Discipline

Volunteers shall not administer or be responsible for discipline of students in any way.