Made sure my volunteer had information on the school's policies and also a schedule for volunteering. Provided pertinent background information about students when appropriate. Made sure my volunteer knew information regarding fire and tornado drills, other emergency plans and knew where the health clinic is located. The teacher who is considering whether to request the help of a volunteer should first look at the needs of the classroom. No volunteer walks into the classroom uninvited.
Volunteers respond to specific needs and requests.
When you ask for help, be realistic in what you request. A typical volunteer is available for one to two hours, one day each week. Your school principal or volunteer coordinator will introduce you to your assigned volunteer. Although the volunteer may have already attended a school orientation training session led by the volunteer coordinator, the teacher needs to explain his or her own style of teaching and introduce the volunteer to the class. The volunteer must know about classroom and school rules and emergency procedures, such as fire and tornado drills.