Volunteer - Cumberland Gap High School

Volunteers in grades K-12 serve as vital links between the community and the school, supporting student success through academic assistance, athletic support, and event coordinator. Volunteers generally work under the direct supervision of full-time staff members to supplement and enrich programs without replacing official employee functions.

Core Responsibilities

• Academic Support:
  Provide instructional assistance and tutoring for students.
  • Tutoring/Mentoring:
    Help students individually or in small groups with academic subjects.
  • Classroom Assistance:
    Help teachers with preparing materials, reading to classes, and setting up science experiments.
  • Library & Office Support:
    Assist with shelving books, collection maintenance, or general clerical and housekeeping tasks.
• Athletics & Physical Education:
  Support school sports and physical activities.
  • Sporting Events:
    Man sign-in tables, assist with field days, or help coordinate extra-curricular activities.
  • Coaching & Interaction:
    Some programs, such as those at the Science Hill High School community service partners, seek volunteers for athletics, coaching, or umpiring.
  • PE Support:
    Assist in "Specials" like Physical Education to help manage student behavior and ensure safety during physical activity.

Events & School Functions:
Help organize and supervise broader school activities.

• Event Hosting:
  Serve as a host for school functions or assist with .
• Chaperoning:
  Accompany and supervise students during field trips and travel events.
• Safety & Supervision:
  Supervise lunchrooms, playgrounds, and bus loading/unloading zones.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background Checks:
  Must pass a thorough criminal background check, often involving .
• Age:
  Adult volunteers must typically be at least 18 years old; student volunteers (upper grade students) must be at least 16 years old to work independently in some settings.
• Confidentiality:
  Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and privacy as mandated by ethical and legal standards.
• Training & Orientation:
  Participation in a school orientation or regular in-service training sessions is often required.