VOLUNTEER at Florence High School

K-12 Public School Volunteer

A K-12 Public School Volunteer provides vital support to students, teachers, and staff within the school environment. Volunteers help enhance the educational experience by offering their time and skills to assist with a variety of tasks. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in the lives of students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Assistance: Support teachers by helping with classroom activities, preparing materials, and working one-on-one or in small groups with students to reinforce learning.
• Tutoring: Provide additional academic support to students who may need help in specific subjects such as reading, math, or science.
• Library Support: Assist with organizing books, helping students select reading materials, and supporting library programs.
• Administrative Tasks: Aid school staff with clerical duties, such as copying, filing, and organizing documents.
• Event Participation: Help plan, set up, and manage school events, including fairs, assemblies, and fundraisers.
• Supervision: Support staff in supervising students during recess, lunch, field trips, and other activities.
• Mentorship: Serve as a positive role model, offering guidance and encouragement to students.
• Communication: Work collaboratively with teachers and staff, maintaining open lines of communication and ensuring a cohesive support system for students.
• Safety: Promote a safe and inclusive environment for all students, reporting any concerns to the appropriate school personnel.

Qualifications:

• Passion for education and working with children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with school staff
• Dependability and a commitment to the volunteer role
• Willingness to undergo a background check, if required

Time Commitment: Volunteers are typically expected to commit a minimum number of hours per week or month, depending on the school's needs and the volunteer's availability. Specific schedules will be discussed and arranged with school administration.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students
• Experience in an educational environment
• Personal growth and development through community service
• Recognition and appreciation from school staff and students

Clearances:

Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.

Notice of Non Discrimination: The Florence Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its policies, procedures or practices, in compliance with Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district's activities and programs. The Florence Unified School District also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. This notice is provided as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance coordinator(s): the District Title IX Coordinator, and/or the District 504 Coordinator, both of which can be located on our web page or in person at 1000 South Main Street, Florence, Arizona. Or by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io.