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          Policy 2.53

Volunteers in Public Schools

Bulletin

Fingerprinting and Background Check

 

2012

Outstanding School Volunteers

 

SPARKPLUGS

Look into Sparkplugs to find helpful ideas & practices on how to increase family involvement in your school.

  

How to Become A Volunteer Ask yourself: 1. What age group do you prefer to work with? Elementary School Middle School High School 2. Location of where you would like to work?   Please contact the school of your choice. Click here to see a list of schools. Click here to find schools in your area.   Express your interest in volunteering Each school has a volunteer coordinator who can assist you.  However, school volunteer coordinators vary from school to school.  Some are teachers, guidance counselors, assistant principals, or parent volunteers.  Finding out this information may save you time by allowing you to register and express your interests and concerns at one time. Complete a volunteer application on a computer at the school This application includes a background check. Coordinate your volunteer service with the school’s volunteer coordinator.  Volunteers need to complete a new volunteer application on an annual basis. Contact Us DISTRICT Debi Elfen Volunteer Program Coordinator 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite B-102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 PH: (561) 434-8789 (PX 48789) Fax: (561) 434-8814 (PX 48814) Email: deborah.elfen@palmbeachschools.org   Judee Cabrera 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite B-102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 PH: (561) 434-8771 (PX 48771) • Fax: (561) 434-8814 (PX 48814)  Email: judee.cabrera@palmbeachschools.org   Vickie Middlebrooks Program Manager 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite B-102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 PH: (561) 357-7661 (PX 47661) Fax (561) 434-8651 (PX 48651) E-mail: vickie.middlebrooks@palmbeachschools.org     Jimmy L. Peterkin, Jr., MBA Business and Community Partnerships Coordinator 3300 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite B-102 West Palm Beach, FL 33406 PH: (561) 434-7323 (PX 47323) •  Fax: (561) 434-8651 (PX 48651) E-mail:  jimmy.peterkin@palmbeachschools.org http://www.palmbeachschools.org/pao/BusinessPartners/index.asp

Upcoming Events JANUARY National Mentor Month ~ Parent Involvement Awards due 1/31/12   FEBRUARY Florida School Volunteer Month   Random Acts of Kindness Week 2/13-9/12   Five Star Portfolio Review by Appointment Only   Manuals Presentations VIPS Coordinator Vol. Orientation Manuals VIPS Coordinator Manual Volunteer - English Volunteer - Spanish Volunteer - Creole Volunteer - Portuguese Classroom Teacher Mentor Training Five Star Manual Five Star Help Sheets: School Impact Data Comm. Inv. Best Practices Family Involvement Chart - Sample Student Community Involvement Chart - Sample Proofs of Implementation Annual Pres. of SIP New Idea for SIP Collaborative Partnering & Shared Decision Making Develop/Interpret Forms Five Star Award Application Golden and Silver Award Application Outstanding School Volunteer Application Parent Involvement Award Application VIPS Certificate