Volunteer Services | Student Safety
Safety Information for Volunteers
Our community is very fortunate to have thousands of citizens who are dedicated to supporting both our students and our schools. There are dozens of tasks that are performed by volunteers in schools each day. However, all volunteers must abide by the policies of the State of Florida and Broward County Public Schools and the guidelines in place at the school they are serving. Failure to follow policies and guidelines may result in ending the individual’s involvement as a school volunteer.
Guidelines for Volunteers
A school volunteer must:
- Consider the safety and education of all students as their main concern
- Complete an annual volunteer application
- Log in and out of school and wear a name badge while on campus
- Attend a school-based volunteer orientation
- Set a good example for students by your manner, appearance and behavior
- Assist in a supervised, observable setting
- Report any injuries occurring on campus to school staff immediately
- Follow all school and District guidelines and instructions.
A school volunteer must not:
- Have access to student information or discuss student information that may be learned while performing volunteer duties
- Dispense medication, prescription or over-the-counter
- Establish instructional objectives or make decisions regarding curriculum activities or materials
- Grade subjective assignments or tests
- Make contact with students or their families, outside of the school location or school-sponsored activities, including calling or visiting students or families, even at the invitation of the family
- Bring pre-school children or other siblings not registered in the school to campus while volunteer activities are being done.
School volunteers may find “Pathways for Volunteers” helpful in defining their roles and responsibilities.
