School Site Volunteer Orientation - Volunteer MPS
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School Site Volunteer Orientation - Volunteer MPS
- 1. SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL “Inspiring Excellence in Arts and Academics” Southwest High School welcomes you to: Volunteer Orientation
- 2. Learning Objectives New volunteers will leave this orientation knowing: Background on Southwest High School School policies and procedures How school volunteerism fits into a youth development framework Strategies for working effectively with students whose backgrounds may be different from your own Strategies for building student self-esteem Strategies for managing common student behaviors How to keep personal conversations safe and productive What to ask in an initial conversation with the teacher/staff The MPS volunteer policies Next steps
- 4. Mission
- 5. Goals
- 11. Attendance
- 14. Supervision
- 18. Parking
- 19. Class schedule
- 22. Never argue with a student, avoid an escalating situation. If a student refuses to follow your instructions, consult with the teacher in charge
- 24. Set boundaries
- 25. Consistency
- 26. Sensitivity and awareness of the individual needs of students
- 28. Specificity in direction
- 30. Listen to and acknowledge feelings
- 31. Expect the best
- 32. Be consistent and follow up with everything you say to the student
- 34. Show how to learn from past mistakes
- 36. Has his/her own room at home
- 37. Can easily stay after school and get a ride home
- 38. Can get a folder, notebook and other supplies they might need from home
- 40. Teachers, not volunteers, should discipline
- 41. Misbehavior may happen when students aren’t getting what they needFAILURE AVOIDANCE ATTENTION REVENGE POWER
- 43. Be honest
- 44. Be patient
- 47. Discuss choices and consequences
- 49. MPS Volunteer Policies As a volunteer in the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) you are required to know the following district policies and procedures:
- 50. You Can Make a Difference! There is a great need for quality volunteers! Volunteers in our schools have great importance in the lives of our students As a volunteer, you can: Give a student time Help a student feel accepted Help a student feel successful and instill in him or her confidence Bring a student new experiences Expand a student’s world of adult friendships Offer a student a listening ear Be a good friend
Editor's Notes
- School volunteers can help students become safe, healthy contributors to the community. We call this “youth development,” which is a type of learning that extends beyond academics.There are 5 C’s in youth development CompetenceComes from having the knowledge and skills to function effectively in understanding and acting in the community.CharacterComes from having the intention to do what is just, right, and good.ConnectionComes from having Safety & Structure and Membership & Belonging to a group.ConfidenceComes from having Self Worth, Mastery of content, and a sense of a Future.ContributionComes from having an understanding of the meaning of giving to others.Volunteers can help particularly in the areas of Connection and Confidence
- Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves, and our behavior clearly reflects those feelings. A student with high self-esteem will be able to:-act independently-assume responsibility-take pride in his or her accomplishments-attempt new tasks and challengesOn the other hand, a student with low self-esteem will:-avoid trying new things-feel unloved and unwanted-blame others for his or her own shortcomings-feel, or pretend to feel, emotionally indifferent-put down his or her own talents and abilities-be easily influencedBuilding self esteem is another common element of most volunteer jobs in schools.Listed are some examples of ways you can help build confidence in students abilities and develop a healthy sense of who they are:- Give students sincere praise when it is deserved. Students will pick up on the praise and learn what you expect. - Listen to and acknowledge feelings without making judgments. Youth need to feel accepted, understood, and safe.- Expect the best. Youth need boundaries and want clear expectations. Students live up to our expectations of them. - Be consistent. Some students don’t have consistency in their home lives, so your presence, on a regular basis, is important to show that you care. - Build a relationship! It will take time, patience, and understanding, but it shows the student that you respect them and want them to succeed in life. - Empower students by showing them how they can learn from past mistakes. Remind them of past successes. - Comment on students’ actions, not on their human worth when giving corrections. (i.e. “That comment was rude.” vs. “You’re a mean kid.”)
- It is important to realize that some of the students in our district are combating unmet basic needs that are not always visible to others. These factors can severely inhibit learning. - Autonomy, love, self-confidence and a sense of belongingness- More severe: hunger, homelessness, physically or emotionally unsafe at home, having to raise themselves and/or their siblingsIn coping with these needs, some students may:- Use inappropriate language- Exhibit defiant behavior- Engage in power struggles- Talk big to cover up feelings of inadequaciesSay or do things merely for the “shock value” of the behaviorThe following are common behavior motivators and the suggested response for volunteers:1) Power: A student acts out, trying to be in charge/control. Response: Give student choices about how he/she will do his/her work. 2) Attention: A student acts out to be the center of attention. Response: Redirect the student with specific praise for good work or behavior. 3) Revenge: A student lashes out to get even for real or imagined hurt feelings. Response: Show student ways that he/she is important, loved and belongs.4) FailureAvoidance: Student acts discouraged and helpless in order to avoid repeated failure. Response: Teach key strategies and encourage the hope that he/she can accomplish what is expected of them.