School Liaison Resources
Responsibilities:
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Meets with JA staff to devise a plan on how program will be implemented--start dates (fall or spring semester), teachers and grades involved
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Works with JA staff to determine who will obtain volunteers and the classrooms desiring JA programs.
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Coordinate volunteer recruitment and training if using school parent volunteers.
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Monitor JA Classes- Inform JA office if classes are not assigned or completed
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Report any teacher/volunteer problems to JA staff
Responsibilities:
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Meets with JA staff to devise a plan on how program will be implemented--start dates (fall or spring semester), teachers and grades involved
-
Works with JA staff to determine who will obtain volunteers and the classrooms desiring JA programs.
-
Coordinate volunteer recruitment and training if using school parent volunteers.
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Monitor JA Classes- Inform JA office if classes are not assigned or completed
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Report any teacher/volunteer problems to JA staff
Important Links
Downloadable Resources
Coordinator Check List
JA Overview
Volunteer Recruitment Materials:
Parent Volunteer Recruitment Flyer
Parent Volunteer Recruitment Flyer with Signup
JA Volunteer Recruitment Poster (editable)
Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
Volunteer Recruitment Tips
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Ask past volunteers to return and recruit new volunteers
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Ask your returning teachers to recruit new teachers
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Distribute information at school events (i.e. staff meetings, open houses, and parent functions)
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Use the weekly folders to distribute information and encourage parental involvement
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Ask teachers to recommend one or two parents from their class that they consider a good candidate for the JA program
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E-mail volunteer opportunities and any related information
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School Newsletter, Website, and Marquee
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Distribute flyers or information at Parent Night at the beginning of the school year
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Announcements for Volunteer Opportunities
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PTO/PTA functions
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School Announcements and Assemblies
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Bulletin Boards