Volunteer Guidelines
The Lord has blessed our school with caring families. In fact, we have so many adults stepping forward to assist the school staff, that we have created a guideline to better prepare you for serving His children.
The purpose of Trinity Lutheran School is to provide a Christ centered education for all children that attend. Our goals are to develop the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of our children. We must remember that we are all witnesses of God’s glory and set examples for our children and others that attend our school. The following are volunteer guidelines that we pray will assist you this year at Trinity.
1. School dress code should be followed by volunteers. We ask that your dress, while volunteering at school, follows the guidelines we require of our students and teachers. Please be sure your dress is modest and your t-shirt slogans are appropriate.
2. Gum chewing should be avoided.
3. We request that, while volunteering, cell phones are not used. Please do not talk or text on cellphones while you are in the classroom or working with students.
4. Young children, if brought along, must remain with the parent.
5. The Teacher Workroom is for the faculty and staff only. This allows the staff to have confidential discussions and to make phone calls. There will be an area in the hallway for volunteers to work.
6. The copying machine in the hallway is available for those who need to use them for school business or classroom copies.
7. Discipline needs to be directed to the classroom teacher.
8. Avoid gossip
9. Confidential information: working with students will expose you to their strengths and weaknesses. These items are not to be shared with others.
10. Volunteers are not permitted to correct quizzes or tests and are not allowed to put grades in the grade book.
Volunteers play an important role here at Trinity. There are many responsibilities that go with this vital role. The dedication of our volunteers is greatly needed and appreciated. If you feel that you can be of service to our Lord here at Trinity and agree to the guidelines, please sign the forms and return to the classroom teacher. Thank you for considering volunteering.
The dramatic rise of physical and sexual abuse of children has claimed the attention of our entire society. As a Christian school, we also must address these dangers directly. The following policy reflects our commitment to provide protective care for all children, youth, and volunteers who participate in our school activities.
1. Adults who have been convicted of either child sexual abuse or physical abuse will not be allowed to volunteer service in any school-sponsored activity or program for children or youth.
2. Obviously, you will be alone with children as you drive and chaperone on our trips. Whenever possible, however, try not to get isolated with a small group of children without another adult present.
3. Adult volunteers should immediately report any behaviors that seem abusive or inappropriate to the principal or a teacher.
Background Check Policy and Instructions
A background check must be completed for any individuals age 18+ who will be attending a class or school event and have the responsibility for the transportation of students not directly in the care of the teacher (Field Trips). At the discretion of our teachers and staff, you may also be requested to complete a background check if you will be in any situations where you are the only adult present with students.
Directions for setup:
The purpose of Trinity Lutheran School is to provide a Christ centered education for all children that attend. Our goals are to develop the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of our children. We must remember that we are all witnesses of God’s glory and set examples for our children and others that attend our school. The following are volunteer guidelines that we pray will assist you this year at Trinity.
1. School dress code should be followed by volunteers. We ask that your dress, while volunteering at school, follows the guidelines we require of our students and teachers. Please be sure your dress is modest and your t-shirt slogans are appropriate.
2. Gum chewing should be avoided.
3. We request that, while volunteering, cell phones are not used. Please do not talk or text on cellphones while you are in the classroom or working with students.
4. Young children, if brought along, must remain with the parent.
5. The Teacher Workroom is for the faculty and staff only. This allows the staff to have confidential discussions and to make phone calls. There will be an area in the hallway for volunteers to work.
6. The copying machine in the hallway is available for those who need to use them for school business or classroom copies.
7. Discipline needs to be directed to the classroom teacher.
8. Avoid gossip
9. Confidential information: working with students will expose you to their strengths and weaknesses. These items are not to be shared with others.
10. Volunteers are not permitted to correct quizzes or tests and are not allowed to put grades in the grade book.
Volunteers play an important role here at Trinity. There are many responsibilities that go with this vital role. The dedication of our volunteers is greatly needed and appreciated. If you feel that you can be of service to our Lord here at Trinity and agree to the guidelines, please sign the forms and return to the classroom teacher. Thank you for considering volunteering.
The dramatic rise of physical and sexual abuse of children has claimed the attention of our entire society. As a Christian school, we also must address these dangers directly. The following policy reflects our commitment to provide protective care for all children, youth, and volunteers who participate in our school activities.
1. Adults who have been convicted of either child sexual abuse or physical abuse will not be allowed to volunteer service in any school-sponsored activity or program for children or youth.
2. Obviously, you will be alone with children as you drive and chaperone on our trips. Whenever possible, however, try not to get isolated with a small group of children without another adult present.
3. Adult volunteers should immediately report any behaviors that seem abusive or inappropriate to the principal or a teacher.
Background Check Policy and Instructions
A background check must be completed for any individuals age 18+ who will be attending a class or school event and have the responsibility for the transportation of students not directly in the care of the teacher (Field Trips). At the discretion of our teachers and staff, you may also be requested to complete a background check if you will be in any situations where you are the only adult present with students.
- All new enrolled preschool and day school chaperones must complete a background check before their first event and background checks must be updated every 5 years.
- The fee to cover this expense is paid by the school.
Directions for setup:
- Log on to https://www.ministryopportunities.org/TrinityLCS
- Accept the disclosure by clicking “Yes”
- Enter Personal Information
- Certify that all personal information is true and accurate and click “Continue”
- Complete the Disclosure and Authorization Page and click “Release My Application”