Welcome! We are very eager for you to begin volunteering at our school. In an effort to ensure that every volunteer, student, and teacher has a positive experience with volunteerism, we created this guide.
Before you Begin The following 3 items must be completed before you can begin volunteering at Phillips:
CLEARANCES
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PA State Criminal History Report (obtained online; cost: FREE)
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Child Abuse Certification (obtained online; cost: FREE)
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The FBI Criminal History Report (fingerprinting required - apply online FBI report access code will be provided; cost: $27.50)
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In lieu of completing the FBI Criminal History Report, volunteers who have been a resident of PA for ten consecutive years may choose to complete a signed PA Resident Form and Waiver Request
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VOLUNTEER SURVEY
Complete the survey and return it to the school
Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for volunteers willing to help with the following activities:
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Preparing Materials (making copies, cutting materials, etc.)
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Reading to students (reading in small groups to students)
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Helping students in small groups (volunteers will work with small groups of students with teacher guidance)
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Helping with a classroom activity
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Field trip chaperones
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Volunteer at Phillips Family Nights
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Helping out at breakfast, lunchroom, or at recess
Volunteer Expectations In order to make volunteering a positive experience for every member of our school community, we ask that you follow these expectations:
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Do not discipline students: if you see a student misbehaving, tell a staff member. Do not handle it yourself.
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Provide positive reinforcement of good behaviors: if you see students doing well, give them praise.
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When you arrive to school, sign in at the office
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Wear a volunteer badge when you are in the building at all times
Volunteer Communication Volunteers will be notified of opportunities in the following ways:
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Calendar that will be sent home with your child
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PTO Facebook page
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Emails, sign up at
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Phillips Website
If you see an opportunity you’d like to volunteer for, call or text to let the school know!