School Volunteer: Tutor, Coach & Event Support

Volunteers in grades K-12 serve as vital links between the community and the school, supporting student success through academic assistance, athletic support, and event coordinator. Volunteers generally work under the direct supervision of full-time staff members to supplement and enrich programs without replacing official employee functions. Core Responsibilities Academic Support : Provide instructional assistance and tutoring for students. Tutoring/Mentoring : Help students individually or in small groups with academic subjects. Classroom Assistance : Help teachers with preparing materials, reading to classes, and setting up science experiments. Library & Office Support : Assist with shelving books, collection maintenance, or general clerical and housekeeping tasks. Athletics & Physical Education : Support school sports and physical activities. Sporting Events : Man sign-in tables, assist with field days, or help coordinate extra-curricular activities. Coaching & Interaction : Some programs, such as those at the Science Hill High School community service partners, seek volunteers for athletics, coaching, or umpiring. PE Support : Assist in "Specials" like Physical Education to help manage student behavior and ensure safety during physical activity. Events & School Functions Help organize and supervise broader school activities. Event Hosting : Serve as a host for school functions or assist with PTO-sponsored events. Chaperoning : Accompany and supervise students during field trips and travel events. Safety & Supervision : Supervise lunchrooms, playgrounds, and bus loading/unloading zones. Requirements & Qualifications Background Checks : Must pass a thorough criminal background check, often involving TBI/FBI fingerprinting. Age : Adult volunteers must typically be at least 18 years old; student volunteers (upper grade students) must be at least 16 years old to work independently in some settings. Confidentiality : Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and privacy as mandated by ethical and legal standards. Training & Orientation : Participation in a school orientation or regular in-service training sessions is often required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Claiborne County Schools