Returning volunteers and newly accepted volunteers
Please fill out the Registration form by May 31th.
Registration form: Google Form
Volunteer Handbook
Virtual Class Hours
[3:00 PM - 5:00 PM]: AMASE MUSIC (Fridays)
[4:00 PM - 6:00 PM]: AMASE ART (Fridays)
Follow your teacher's schedule
Volunteer Responsibilities
1. Consistency is crucial, especially when working with special needs students.
2. Attendance Policy:
1) A total of 3 Excused Absences allowed.
2) To have absences excused, you are required to notify your class teacher and fill out an attendance form. Documentation such as a doctor's note or a schoolteacher’s note will be required. If you know you will be absent for a long period of time due to school events, you may work with the Volunteer Coordinator to figure out a schedule.
3) Make sure to send the absent report email to VC and class teacher by Wednesday night
4) Each volunteer's attendance and time will be recorded for all events and sessions. It will be used as proof for volunteer service and recommendation letters if requested.
5) In the case of an emergency, you will report to the teachers and follow all immediate instructions.
6) Attendance to all events is MANDATORY for all volunteers.
7) LEADERS are expected to have no absences. In case of emergencies, leaders are required to delegate their responsibilities beforehand.
3. Behavior Policy:
Working with special needs students requires diligence and patience, so we ask for your thorough commitment and dedication. If at any time you, a volunteer, act inappropriately or do not comply with your responsibilities, your parents will be contacted as a warning. Any subsequent violation of the code of conduct will lead to your withdrawal from the program.
4. Confidentiality
All information concerning anyone with a disability is strictly confidential, and thus is not to be shared with anyone and/or discussed at any time, except for the following situations: parent-to-volunteer, parent-to-teacher, and teacher-to-volunteer.
5. Notify Any Changes
Volunteers are required to notify the staff of any changes in contact information asap. (i.e., emergency contact, home address, telephone number(s), email address)
6. Online Class Guideline
- With a teacher’s guidelines, each class will meet online.
- Prepare all art materials and/or music instruments before the start of class.
- Be on time for class.
- Join the Zoom call with your full name: first and last name.
- Video must be ALWAYS on, otherwise you will be considered absent.
- Be sensible and show your FULL face, from forehead to chin.
- Wear proper clothing.
- Choose a good location that is quiet and not distracting.
- Mute yourself if you experience unavoidable background noise.
- Communicate with your buddies and give them lots of encouragement each class.
- Do not forget you are an assistant of the teacher(s) in your class!
- Check your email regularly.
Contact Email: amasesd.volunteer@gmail.com (volunteer coordinator)
Absences: email the absent report to volunteer coordinator AND email/text to your class teacher
[3:00 PM - 5:00 PM]: AMASE MUSIC (Fridays)
[4:00 PM - 6:00 PM]: AMASE ART (Fridays)
Follow your teacher's schedule
Volunteer Responsibilities
1. Consistency is crucial, especially when working with special needs students.
2. Attendance Policy:
1) A total of 3 Excused Absences allowed.
2) To have absences excused, you are required to notify your class teacher and fill out an attendance form. Documentation such as a doctor's note or a schoolteacher’s note will be required. If you know you will be absent for a long period of time due to school events, you may work with the Volunteer Coordinator to figure out a schedule.
3) Make sure to send the absent report email to VC and class teacher by Wednesday night
4) Each volunteer's attendance and time will be recorded for all events and sessions. It will be used as proof for volunteer service and recommendation letters if requested.
5) In the case of an emergency, you will report to the teachers and follow all immediate instructions.
6) Attendance to all events is MANDATORY for all volunteers.
7) LEADERS are expected to have no absences. In case of emergencies, leaders are required to delegate their responsibilities beforehand.
3. Behavior Policy:
Working with special needs students requires diligence and patience, so we ask for your thorough commitment and dedication. If at any time you, a volunteer, act inappropriately or do not comply with your responsibilities, your parents will be contacted as a warning. Any subsequent violation of the code of conduct will lead to your withdrawal from the program.
4. Confidentiality
All information concerning anyone with a disability is strictly confidential, and thus is not to be shared with anyone and/or discussed at any time, except for the following situations: parent-to-volunteer, parent-to-teacher, and teacher-to-volunteer.
5. Notify Any Changes
Volunteers are required to notify the staff of any changes in contact information asap. (i.e., emergency contact, home address, telephone number(s), email address)
6. Online Class Guideline
- With a teacher’s guidelines, each class will meet online.
- Prepare all art materials and/or music instruments before the start of class.
- Be on time for class.
- Join the Zoom call with your full name: first and last name.
- Video must be ALWAYS on, otherwise you will be considered absent.
- Be sensible and show your FULL face, from forehead to chin.
- Wear proper clothing.
- Choose a good location that is quiet and not distracting.
- Mute yourself if you experience unavoidable background noise.
- Communicate with your buddies and give them lots of encouragement each class.
- Do not forget you are an assistant of the teacher(s) in your class!
- Check your email regularly.
Contact Email: amasesd.volunteer@gmail.com (volunteer coordinator)
Absences: email the absent report to volunteer coordinator AND email/text to your class teacher
