District-Wide School Volunteer Program

PALS - (Partners Advocating Learning and Support)

The PALS Volunteer Program is a network of persons who work as volunteers in our schools to offer special skills to enrich a student's educational experiences or lend an extra hand to teachers and school staff. The district volunteer coordinator supervises, organize, recruit and assign volunteers. PALS volunteers are often parents but include grandparents, retirees and concerned citizens who want to enhance education in the community.

Mission

To involve parents, teachers, and the community in cooperative ventures to expand and enhance learning experiences and meet the needs of individual students.

Volunteer Program Goals

·         Enrich student's learning opportunities

·         Provide help for individual students

·         Provide opportunities for meaningful service

·         Relieve teachers of some non-instructional tasks

·         Establish a school and community partnership for quality education

·         Enhance all aspects of the educational process

We Need Your Help!

Mentors

Tutors

Office/Clerical

Classroom Helpers

Assist in the Library

Hall and Cafeteria Monitors

School Beautification Projects

Special Projects

Volunteering includes:

• Following the direction of a school staff member

• Accepting direction and suggestions from teachers

• Respecting the privacy of teachers and students by not discussing school matters away from the classroom
• Understanding that evaluation of a student's learning can only be done by the teacher
• Committing to working in a classroom to support and improve education for all students
• Seeking help from the teacher when you need additional information or instruction
• Acknowledging that teachers are responsible for discipline in the classroom

If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer in our school district contact:

Lizzie Young

District Volunteer/Parent University Coordinator

Post Office Box 1028

Estill, South Carolina 29918

Phone: (803) 625-5000 or 625-4669(H)

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