• Visitors Vs. Volunteers

     

    Am I a Visitor or a Volunteer?

     

    Visitors

    • Who is a visitor?
      • Visitors are parents/guardians, family members and other members of the community who are permitted on school grounds on a limited basis to participate in educational programs or events.
    • Can I supervise students? 
      • No. Visitors are not permitted to supervise students or be alone with students.
    • Do I have to be supervised by school personnel?
      • Yes. Visitors are subject to the direct supervision of school personnel.
    • Do I have to get a background check as a visitor? 
      • All visitors must sign-in at the school through our Visitor Management system, which includes a sex offender registry check.
    • What are some examples of visitor activities?
      • Guest speaker/presenter at school events
      • Attendee at school events open to the public, such as a play, concert, open house, curriculum night, book fair
      • Attendee at classroom events, such as a class party
      • Parent/guardian visiting with or having lunch with their student
      • Guest reader at school event

     

    Volunteers

    • Who is a volunteer? 
      • Volunteers are visitors who provide assistance to schools for school events, school activities or other school needs.  School volunteers often provide assistance to schools on a regular basis, but are not required to do so.
    • Can I supervise students? 
      • Yes. School volunteers may supervise students, work directly with students, and may be alone with students.
    • Do I have to be supervised by school personnel? 
      • No. School volunteers may work with students with or without school personnel.
    • Do I have to get a background check as a volunteer? 
      • Yes. All volunteers must undergo and pass a criminal background check. The requirement of a background check to volunteer is not dependent upon the length of the volunteer activity.  We recognize that not all volunteer activities are recurring.
    • What are some examples of volunteer activities?
      • Tutor (in person or online)
      • Field trip chaperone, including overnight activities (Note: Parents accompanying their child on a field trip must undergo volunteer background searches.)
      • Helping with the front office
      • Coaching sports
      • Activity/club sponsor
      • Room parent
      • Field day worker
      • Testing proctor
      • Regular/recurring readers for classrooms
      • PTA members assisting in volunteer activities