Volunteers assist the school in providing for the development and education of the
students and provide a benefit to the school.
The school reserves the right to require volunteers for any school program or activity to
undergo a background check. Ordinarily any person with an adult criminal conviction is
not eligible to serve. The school further reserves the right to decline to accept the
services of a volunteer to request a volunteer to withdraw from service in school
activities whenever, in the judgment of the school, it is in the best interest of the school
to do so.
Volunteers serve to enhance the school's ability to provide for the students' development
and to benefit the school. They serve in a variety of capacities, which include, but are
not limited to: School Advisory Council and committees, Parents' Association Board and
Committees, Annual Auction Committee, Art Literacy, classroom assistance to teachers,
cafeteria/ hot lunch program, Room Parents, field trip assistants, playground
supervision, and other activities relating to the talents and gifts of the volunteer
population.
Volunteers serving in the school will support and model the moral teachings of the
Catholic Church and function faithfully within the mission and structures of the school,
parish, and Archdiocese with proper respect for those serving in ministries.
Volunteers work in a collaborative role with others ministering to the development of
the children and the school as an educational institution. Volunteers are asked to
recognize confidentiality as a living principle and respect the dignity of those with
whom they work and come into contact.
Volunteers accept responsibility to use contacts made through the school in such a way
so as not to disrupt the peace, order, and tranquility of the school community.
Should volunteers come into conflict on school/parish related issues, it is the
responsibility of both to resolve the dispute through personal diplomacy and/or an
executive decision by school principal and/or the pastor of the parish.
Any person who has a conflict with a school/parish volunteer outside of the boundaries
of school/parish activities must settle that dispute outside of and without involving or
using school/parish resources.
Certain categories of volunteers, for example classroom helpers and
playground volunteers, will be required to attend a training meeting prior
to service.