Volunteer/Visitor Policy
SCHOOL VOLUNTEER POLICY
Volunteering can be an exciting, growing, enjoyable experience. It is truly gratifying to serve a cause, practice one’s ideals, work with people, solve problems, see benefits, and know one had a hand in them. –Harriet Naylor
Volunteers are a vital resource for many schools. You bring much needed assistance, experience and knowledge to our school on a daily basis and we welcome you to be a part of our school community!
Purpose of the School/Office Volunteer Program
For the safety of our students, we are asking you to adhere to the LAUSD and Topanga Elementary School policies and procedures for becoming a school volunteer. Please follow the requirements below:
Individuals will not be permitted to volunteer until they have fulfilled this requirement.
Please call (310) 455-3711 if you have further questions about our School Volunteer Policy.
Volunteering can be an exciting, growing, enjoyable experience. It is truly gratifying to serve a cause, practice one’s ideals, work with people, solve problems, see benefits, and know one had a hand in them. –Harriet Naylor
Volunteers are a vital resource for many schools. You bring much needed assistance, experience and knowledge to our school on a daily basis and we welcome you to be a part of our school community!
Purpose of the School/Office Volunteer Program
- Assist in classrooms, thereby allowing teachers to attend to students in need of extra help
- Support school personnel in meeting the needs of students more effectively
- Strengthen school/home/community relations by engaging parents and community as school volunteers
- Provide adult role models for students through tutoring and mentoring opportunities that broaden their educational experience
- Provide enriching intergenerational experiences for students and senior citizens that enriches students’ lives.
For the safety of our students, we are asking you to adhere to the LAUSD and Topanga Elementary School policies and procedures for becoming a school volunteer. Please follow the requirements below:
- All LAUSD volunteers must complete an LAUSD School/Office Volunteer Application, signed by the Principal/Administrator Applications are available in the school office.
- Tuberculosis Clearance Requirements:
• Tuberculosis clearance must take place prior to beginning a volunteer assignment. Volunteers must have written documentation of tuberculosis clearance on file at the school/office prior to beginning an assignment. (The volunteer may present their own doctor’s form or may use attachments B or B1).
• The initial TB examination must consist of a Mantoux Skin Test (not a chest X-ray unless required due to medical circumstances).
• Continuing volunteers with negative skin tests must repeat the Mantoux skin test every four (4) years.
• Volunteers with documented positive skin tests must subsequently show proof of a negative chest X-ray. X-rays are permissible and required only for volunteers with a documented positive Mantoux skin test.
• Volunteer can utilize their own healthcare provider or contact the following clinics for free Tuberculosis screening:
Central Health Center: 241 N. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90012 213-240-8204
Pacoima Health Center: 13300 Van Nuys Blvd. ,Pacoima, CA 91331 818-896-1903 - Sex Offender Statement and Megan’s Law: In accordance with District policy, school administrators must check all volunteer applicants against the California Megan’s Law online database for sex offender clearance. Any person whose name appears on the list is prohibited from serving as a volunteer.
- All volunteers must sign-in at the school office when they enter the school premises and sign out when they leave.
- All NEW Volunteers must attend a one time MANDATORY Volunteer Training with the Principal/Administrator. Dates for these trainings can be found on the school calendar.
Individuals will not be permitted to volunteer until they have fulfilled this requirement.
Please call (310) 455-3711 if you have further questions about our School Volunteer Policy.