Volunteering

---

For the safety and security of our students and our school community, the Seattle Public Schools require that a background check be completed before you can volunteer at school. Even if you don’t plan on being a regular volunteer, please visit the Seattle Public Schools volunteer page for the steps and forms in order to become an approved volunteer. 

You can use the online application which includes the background check or drop off background check form and a copy of your State issued I.D. to the office.

Questions? Email our PTA Volunteer Coordinator: volunteer@magnoliaschoolpta.org

You can access the SPS volunteer handbook here.

More information on Positive Parenting: https://www.sounddiscipline.org/

Teaching Tolerance Social jJustice Standards: https://www.learningforjustice.org/frameworks/social-justice-standards

Please note the following expectations when volunteering at Magnolia Elementary: 

• Chaperone Drivers must have Proof of Auto Insurance on prior to driving on a field trip. 
• All Volunteer and Visitors must sign-in and use an ID Sticker while on campus during school hours (7:55 am to 2:25 pm) 
• Please refer to the MES Volunteer Orientation slides pdf, you will be emailed this once you have been approved.
• Please read and abide by the Volunteer Guidelines (below).  

Volunteer Guidelines: Please observe these guidelines when volunteering. Thank you!

• Sign IN and OUT in the main office every time you volunteer. 
• Wear your Volunteer ID Sticker while at school. 
• Volunteer for the WHOLE CLASSROOM, not just your child. 
• Try to be QUIET and unobtrusive in the classroom. Focus on your task and limit talking with other adults (it’s distracting to the class). 
• Academic instruction must be left to certificated classroom personnel (district regulations). Volunteers provide GENERAL HELP AND SUPPORT. 
• Respect CONFIDENTIALITY. Protect and respect information you see or hear, especially pertaining to a student’s work, behavior, or background. 
• Be courteous, exhibit good behavior, and otherwise PROVIDE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL for our students. 
• Keep CELL PHONES OFF or on vibrate. If you need to take a call, please do so outside of the classroom. 
• While in the hall, SPEAK SOFTLY and stay clear of doorways. Voices carry into the classrooms and are distracting to students and teachers. 
• CONSULT THE TEACHER before bringing younger siblings or other children into the classroom with you when you volunteer. 
• Some teachers do not use volunteers in the classroom, but appreciate help OUTSIDE OF CLASS. Check with each teacher about his/her needs..