SJLS Family Volunteer Policy
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St. John is blessed by the hundreds of hours of volunteer assistance provided by our school family. How grateful we are for your gift of time! The St. John Lutheran Church Board of Christian Education has instituted a new policy requiring that all SJLS families contribute and record volunteer time. Volunteer time requirements are based on one child. For each additional child add an extra 4 hours per family.
Scholarship (Tuition Assistance) = an additional 10 hours a semester per family Volunteer hours are an exciting avenue for parents to be involved in the school community. It’s a rewarding experience to join others in completing projects for the benefit of the children. SJLS has amazing volunteers! Frequently Asked Questions:1. How many parent volunteer/participation hours do I need to report each year? Each family’s commitment varies on the program their child is involved in. Don’t stop at 4, 6, or 10!! Continue to count and report your hours beyond. Many grant applications request information about parent participation / involvement. 2. If I have more than 1 child attending SJLS, how many hours do I need?
Requirements are based on one child. Each additional child, add an extra 4 hours per semester Scholarship (Tuition Assistance) = an additional 10 hours a semester For example: I have a 5th grader (10 per semester) and a preschooler (4 per semester) and I request tuition assistance (10 per semester). For both semesters, I would be expected to volunteer 48 hours. 3. When’s the last day I can record my hours for the current school year? The annual recording period for parent hours will be from June 1, 2017 to June 1, 2018. The minimum time commitment must be met by June 1 each year. 4. What if I volunteered during summer months? Time earned after June 1, 2017 should still be tracked/recorded, as it will count toward the 2017- 2018 school year. 5. In what time increments can my hours be recorded? Hours can be recorded in 15 minute increments:
6. When and how should I record/report my hours? When: It is recommended that you record/report hours soon after working them. Please make every effort to participate throughout the school year rather than waiting until the end of the year when time may be short and volunteer opportunities sparse. How: Record hours online via the SJLC website or in the school office. 7. Can hours be transferred or given to another family? Volunteer hours may not be transferred from one school family to another family. Volunteer hours can be donated by a child’s parent, guardian, foster parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or adult sibling. 8. Aside from volunteering, what are some other ways I can earn hours? Everyone is encouraged to contribute their assigned hours through volunteering, but if you are unable to meet the commitment, hours may be purchased/or donated at $20.00 per hour. Volunteer opportunities will be varied, enabling parents to perform them at home and/or school, taking into account parents’ different talents, schedules, and family situations. Donation of goods, meaning donated items requested by the school/or teacher’s wish list (not including the start-of-year basic supply list), will also count toward the purchase of hours (dollar for dollar – $20 worth of donated items = 1 hour) 9. What happens if my family fails to comply with the new policy? St. John Lutheran School has a long history of fabulous volunteers. We anticipate families will volunteer several times the required hours. In the unfortunate case a family is unable to meet the required volunteer hours, a $20 per hour fee will be assessed and added to the student’s tuition bill. 10. Anything else I need to know? In order to protect our students and comply with state regulations, SJLS requires background checks of any volunteers who will be working with children without the supervision of a staff member. Examples of this include tutoring, driving for field trips, and chaperoning certain events. More information about background checks will be provided if your volunteer work is of this nature. |
