Daily Orientation 

Step 1: Thank you for volunteering.

 

Step 2:  Orientation

• Be approachable – smile, talk to the students, listen to them
• Be smart – follow the school’s policy on appropriate conduct and behavior with the students and faculty
• Be alert – if a situation arises, please report it to a school official starting with the principal (if available, utilize Walkie Talkie)
• Be available – the goal is to be of service to the school, teacher and students
• Be a positive role model –  as a WatchDOG volunteer:
• Never use the student (boys’ or girls’) restrooms
• Always use the faculty/staff restrooms.
• Never be alone with students
• Always be visible to others
• Do not be disruptive when classes are in session
• Do not use profanity
• Do not use any form of tobacco on the school grounds
• Do not share religious or political views
• Do not sell or give your official WATCH D.O.G.S.® T-shirt to someone who isn’t an approved WatchDOG volunteer
• Do not wear your WATCH D.O.G.S.® T-shirt anywhere other than at school or at school events using WatchDOG volunteers
• Limit personal use of cell phones and PDA’s
• Never engage in any conduct that brings disrespect to yourself or your student(s), the School and/or the WATCH D.O.G.S.® Program and other volunteering fathers.
• Other School District Policies ___________________

 Step 3:  Receive Daily Schedule and enjoy your day and if you do – ask other ‘dads’ to sign up for a day, too!