Volunteer Agreement: Read and agree to the school’s volunteer policies, including
confidentiality agreements.

The Laguna Department of Education supports the use of community resources, including volunteers, to complement and support instructional programs and activities in the schools. Volunteers work in partnership with, under the supervision of, and at the request of administration and staff. All volunteers must be pre-approved by the Program Director/Principal and the Executive Director of Operations.

The purposes of the volunteer program are to:

1. Assist teachers in providing more individualized instruction and enrichment opportunities for students; assist staff with school projects; supervise or chaperone student activities; and perform clerical work;
2. Build an understanding of and support for school programs among interested citizens; and
3. Strengthen school/community relations.

Prospective volunteers must complete an application form and confidentiality agreement. Reference and background checks will be performed for all prospective volunteers. Applications will be screened and approved by the Executive Director of Operations and Program Director/Principal. The Executive Director of Operations and Program Director/Principal are authorized to use their discretion to decline an application or terminate the services of a volunteer if they determine it is in the best interests of the LDoE. The Program Director/Principal must approve all volunteer assignments before volunteers begin work. The supervising staff member is responsible for giving volunteers a clear understanding of the duties, procedures and expectations necessary to perform their assignments. All volunteers who are approved to work with students and/or in support of school programs are expected to comply with the following requirements.

1. Volunteers shall attend any required volunteer orientation/training sessions provided by the LDoE.
2. Volunteers will work with students under the immediate supervision and direction of authorized school staff.
3. Volunteers shall perform only such duties and tasks specifically approved and assigned by an administrator or supervising staff member.
4. Volunteers must keep all student and staff information strictly confidential. Volunteers may not access, review, disclose or use confidential student or staff information without specific authorization from the Executive Director of Operations and Program.
5. Director/Principal. This requirement applies even after a volunteer stop performing services for the LDOE.
6. Volunteers will conduct themselves in a professional manner and comply with all policies, school rules and directions from school employees.

Additional steps: You’ll likely need to undergo a background check, which may involve fingerprinting or submitting a separate application.

TB clearance: LDOE may require proof of TB clearance.

Training: LDOE may require volunteers to complete specific training.

Principal recommendations: You may need a recommendation from the school principal. Thank you for your interest in volunteering, someone from the LES culture team will be contacting you soon!