In order to promote volunteerism in our schools, it is essential for all school volunteers to adhere to a professional code of ethics. We ask that volunteers pay special attention to the following items:

1. Attitude: Please come to school with a good attitude, one that will say to the principal and teachers, "I'm glad you asked me to help you, " and one that will say to the boy or girl your working with, "You are so special. I'm glad that I have an opportunity to work with you."

2. Dependability: Make a professional commitment--please be dependable. The teachers are planning activities for you and the students. Keeping your part of the bargain is very important. Please notify your school office if you cannot come.

3. Communication: We want your volunteer work to be a learning activity for you so if you have questions as to policy and procedures, please ask the appropriate person--the teacher, the principal, the building coordinator, or the district level coordinator.

4. Confidentiality: You will have access to grades and records; you will know the children who are succeeding and you will know the children who are struggling, so please remember that any information pertaining to a child must be left in the classroom. As School Volunteers, we do not want to be responsible for sharing any information that might be detrimental to a child.

5. Support: As School Volunteers, we are always in a support position. We will support the classroom teacher, and we will support the principal of the building as they are responsible for the education of the boys and girls at school.

As a School Volunteer adhering to a professional code of ethics, you are part of the school team whose goal is to provide opportunities for children to learn! You are a professional School Volunteer.