Woodstation Volunteer Training
Complete the Google Form at the bottom - REQUIRED
Title l Family Engagement
Click the Volunteer Handbook button above to learn about our volunteer procedures. This handbook provides information and expectations for volunteers. Highlights are included below.
Volunteers are expected to:
- Sign in at the office and wear an ID badge at all times
- Complete all volunteer tasks in the Family Resource Center (Room 120)
- Share concerns regarding students with school staff only
- Show respect and work in harmony with staff, students, and other volunteers
- Refrain from giving gifts to students
- Use adult restrooms instead of student restrooms
- Leave any discipline of the student to the teacher or an administrator
- Let the teacher know if you are unable to arrive at your scheduled time
WE ARE HAPPY YOU ARE VOLUNTEERING! In order to keep our school open and our students healthy, we ask that you please COMPLETE ALL VOLUNTEER TASKS IN THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER - ROOM 120. Please DO NOT VISIT CLASSROOMS.
Volunteer Procedures
Speak with your teacher BEFORE coming in. This way the teacher will have tasks ready for you.
The teacher will leave tasks in the Family Resource Center for you (Room 120).
Items that fit in cubbies will be left for you in the grade-level INBOX cubby.
Larger items (Wednesday folder crates) will be left for you on a table.
When you’re finished, place the completed items in the grade level COMPLETED cubby or leave them on a table. The teacher will collect all completed items.
Volunteer Supplies
Family Resource Center
New Procedures - Teachers will leave tasks in cubbies.
Supplies - Teacher Provided
Copy Machines and Copyright
You will need your teacher provided copy code in order to use the copy machine. Please remember to respect copyright rules. Click HERE for copyright information.
Watch the video above to learn about mandated reporting requirements for volunteers in the state of Georgia.
As a school volunteer in the state of Georgia, you are a mandated reporter of child abuse and neglect.
Signs of Abuse - Click HERE
Report IMMEDIATELY. Do not question the child. School Phone # 706-935-6700
Report to these people:
Mrs. Pennington, School Counselor mpennington.wes@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Mr. Ellis, Principal eellis@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Still, Assistant Principal astill@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Volunteers must be diligent about honoring the confidentiality of each student.
Breaching confidentiality can be hurtful to children, families, and the staff.
- Do not share academic information about a student with anyone outside the school.
- Do not share information on how a student behaves with anyone outside the school
- Please do not repeat any comments heard at school to anyone
- Please avoid voicing concerns on social media or in public areas
In summary, when you have specific concerns, thoughts or feelings about anything you observe regarding teachers, students, or the school in general, speak with the teacher, principal, or the counselor only.
We're happy to answer your questions!
Jayne Black
Family Engagement Coordinator
Email: jblack.wes@catoosa.k12.ga.us
Website: https://wes.catoosa.k12.ga.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=19210399&pageId=22669694
Location: 3404 Colbert Hollow Road, Rock Spring, GA, USA
Phone: 706-935-6700