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This roadmap outlines essential information for volunteers and community partners involved with Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS). It includes definitions of key terms, important points of contact such as Volunteer Coordinators and Site Coordinators, and insights on handling inquiries and background checks. Our community partners, including organizations like Junior Achievement and Life.Church, play a vital role in supporting our schools. Training and application processes for volunteers are detailed, along with resources for staying connected through our social media and mobile app.
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03.29.13 COMMUNITY PARTNERS & VOLUNTEERISM
Roadmapto Volunteering in OKCPS 1 3 2 Definitions Volunteers Community Partners What you need to know, every step of the way
1 Definitions
Glossary for Volunteering Volunteer Coordinators – your point of contact regarding volunteering in the schools Site Coordinator – a contact person that handles volunteerism within a particular school appointed by your administrator HelpCounter – computer software installed in EVERY school to track volunteer hours Community Partner - a business, faith based, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within the community partnering with a school
2 Community Partners Community Partner - a business, faith based, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations within the community partnering with a school
COMMUNITY PARTNER Examples of Community Partners: • Junior Achievement • Life Church • Chesapeake Energy • United Way • Big Brothers Big Sisters • colleges and university’s (including teaching assistants) How you should handle these calls? • Always direct to Volunteer Office • Volunteer Services will make sure that we have the current • We ensure that OKCPS district policy is being followed
3 Volunteer Info and Background Checks
VOLUNTEERS AND BACKGROUND CHECKS • Volunteer Paperwork • New Possibilities • Who needs a Background Check • Training • HelpCounter
VOLUNTEER TRAINING / BG CHECKS • One time volunteer training • Lead by Volunteer Coordinator’s • We will tailor to meet your school’s needs • Background Checks are performed EVERY year
? But wait…There’s More! Volunteer Social Media
Like us @ Oklahoma City Public Schools Volunteers Download our “School Connect” Mobile App Follow us @okcpsvolunteers Stay connected
OKCPS District Volunteer Coordinators Kathryn Douglas 405.587.0274 kgdouglas@okcps.org Anika Wilson 405.587.0275 aawilson@okcps.org Administrative & HelpCounter Sarah Miller 405.587.0273 skmiller@okcps.org CONTACT US