Northwest Outdoor Science School - Prearranged Student Leader

Northwest Outdoor Science School – Prearranged Student Leader

NOTE:

This application is for individuals who have prearranged to attend a specific Northwest Outdoor Science School site or event as a Student Leader. Contact with a Site Coordinator is required before submitting this application. Applications submitted without prior arrangement with a NWRESD Site Coordinator will be rejected.

At various times throughout a school year, an individual may desire to participate in an activity at a Northwest Outdoor Science School site or event. Mandatory background check and Oregon Department of Education fingerprint clearance are required. The Volunteer Application must be completed before beginning any activity. This process may take up to 14 business days.

• FULL LEGAL NAME
• DATES THAT YOU WILL ATTEND OUTDOOR SCHOOL
• OUTDOOR SCHOOL SITE
• SCHOOL YOU CURRENTLY ATTEND

Failure to provide this information will result in the rejection of this application.

A completed Volunteer Application/Guidelines form must be on file before working with students.

Volunteers are required to sign in and out of the building/site and wear a badge, tag, or button identifying them as a volunteer.

Volunteers must understand that the paid staff is legally responsible for the overall management and operation of the school and its programs and classrooms.

Volunteers must keep information confidential regarding students and staff members within the school. Such information is only to be discussed with the appropriate teacher or staff member at the school.

Volunteers may not discipline students. Such matters are to be referred to the appropriate staff member.

Students are not to be left without supervision, especially in the event of an emergency. Volunteers should use the room communication system to call for help or send a student to the office if necessary.

During an emergency drill, volunteers are to exit the building with students, as directed by school staff.

Volunteers are not usually trained to handle bodily fluids and should call for staff if a student is bleeding or vomiting.

Volunteers must be reliable and will notify the staff person as soon as they are aware of being unable to volunteer or if arrival time is later than scheduled.

Volunteers set an example for students. Dress and behavior should not attract undue attention. The use of profanity, smoking, and the promotion of personal religious doctrine is not allowed in any NWRESD facility.

Volunteers are expected to follow NWRESD policy and administrative rule EDE and EDE‑AR regarding the “Acceptable Use of Electronic and Network Services”.

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