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Volunteer Application Packet

Becoming an Awaken Christian Academy Volunteer

ACA volunteers are an integral part of the success of our school. Volunteers support students and staff by serving in a variety of ways such as student reading groups, library, art and science assistants, lunchtime monitors, homeroom leaders, event preparation, and chaperones.

In order to ensure the safety of our students, ACA requires all school volunteers to complete a volunteer application and agreement, as well as sign a Confidentiality Agreement. 

Awaken Christian Academy Volunteer Application

Check any specific roles in which you might be interested in serving.

Awaken Christian Academy Volunteer Agreement

ACA volunteers are an integral part of the school.  The purpose of the ACA Volunteer program is to open the doors of our schools for parent/family involvement to enhance student progress spiritually, academically, and socially.   

A Volunteer is any parent or community member who provides uncompensated service to  ACA. Volunteers may assist with tutoring students, chaperoning a field trip or school sponsored activity, or assisting staff members within the school building. 

Approved volunteers may visit the school to speak to a classroom about a subject or present an assembly to the entire school. Visitors are always under the supervision of an ACA employee. Parents attending a special event at school or a field trip are considered visitors unless they are to supervise students.  

Volunteers will work under the direction and supervision of school staff. If a volunteer is disruptive or acts inappropriately around students, the staff member or teacher will notify the administration immediately. The administration, if deemed necessary, may decline or terminate the services of a volunteer. 

The following rules apply to all ACA volunteers: 

1. A criminal background check shall be performed for each volunteer who has regular and frequent contact with students. All information collected regarding volunteers will be considered confidential to the extent allowed by law. Volunteers will be required to provide a copy of a state or government-issued photo ID. 

2. ACA volunteers will follow all policies, procedures, and other rules established by the school and applicable by-laws. 

3. ACA volunteers must sign in and out of the office when entering or leaving the school and wear the appropriate identification badge. Volunteers must sign in on the volunteer time sheet. 

4.  ACA volunteers must follow appropriate dress codes applicable to the staff and students. 

5.  ACA volunteers will not transport students unless they are approved drivers. 

6. ACA volunteers will not have access to student education records and will sign a confidentiality agreement.

7. ACA volunteers will not photograph or videotape students unless authorized by the administration. 

8. ACA volunteers will not date students, have sexual relationships with students, or arrange to meet students outside the regular school day or during school-sponsored events or activities. 

 9. ACA volunteers will not dress students, change diapers, provide personal hygiene assistance, or supply medication to students. 

10. ACA volunteers will use universal precautions to avoid contact with bodily fluids. 

11. ACA volunteers will use only adult-designated restrooms. 

12. ACA volunteers will not be alone with a student at any time.

13. ACA volunteers can monitor student behavior; however, if a situation is serious, the volunteer should seek immediate assistance from school personnel. 

14. ACA volunteers will not discriminate against or harass any person and will report all harassment or discrimination observed, in accordance with school policy. 

15. ACA volunteers will not search students or student property. 

16. ACA volunteers must report suspected abuse to an administrator or faculty member.

 

I have read and agree to abide by the above rules. Further, I authorize Awaken Christian Academy to conduct a criminal background check and I agree to submit additional information, assisting in obtaining the background check.

Awaken Christian Academy Volunteer Background Check

Awaken Christian Academy will require a background check (at no cost to the applicant) on all parents, guardians, and other adults responsible for the well-being of students while volunteering for a school function or trip. This includes but is not limited to ACA Volunteers, Mentors,  Field Trip Chaperones, and Booster Club members. 

ACA uses Orange Tree Employment screening to process all background checks.   Once your Volunteer Application has been received by ACA you will receive an email with a link from Orange Tree. Complete the background check through the link provided.   Background checks will take 2-3 days for approval.  All background check information is kept confidential.  Should you have any questions in regards to this process please contact Jennifer Coombs at ACA, 702-248-8879 x326.

Awaken Christian Academy Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement

I understand that in the course of my volunteer time with Awaken Christian Academy, I may become aware of confidential information about students or staff. This information may include a student’s academic performance, behavior, disabilities, and related information. I understand and agree that I will NOT disclose such confidential information except to school employees who have a need to know.