All volunteers are expected to have read the following two documents, the Code of Conduct and the Summary of Guidelines.  You may access these materials via the websites listed below:

Diocese of Tucson - Code of Conduct:

http://www.diocesetucson.org/codeofconduct.html

Diocese of Tucson - Summary of Guidelines:

http://www.diocesetucson.org/summaryguidelines.html

Volunteers  (see Diocese of Tucson Policy 3800)

Volunteers are critical to the efficient running of St. Ambrose Catholic School. Your contributions to the institution are tremendous and we appreciate all you do. Parent volunteers are subject to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality in regard to students. The confidentiality policy states:

Confidentiality: Teachers and parents are expected to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in regard to information about students. Parent volunteers are not allowed to discuss what is observed or heard in the classroom. It is the teachers’ function to report significant information to parents about their student. Parents are not to approach students who are not their children regarding behavior or academic performance while volunteering or on-campus for other reasons.

Diocesan Policy Regarding Volunteers

Volunteers who are interacting with children on a regular basis must be screened and trained to serve in this role. You must complete the entire process to be cleared to:

• be on-campus during the school day (7am – 6pm) – other than drop-off and pick-up
• work regularly in any classroom (Pre-School through 8^th Grade), the cafeteria and/or the library
• drive for field trips and/or sporting events
• coach a sport

A copy of each of the required items (listed below) must be on file with the School Office before you may be allowed to work with students in any of the above mentioned ways.

Parent Volunteers – Kindergarten through 8^th Grade (non-coaching)

• Application for Ministry & Volunteer Service
  • Including the names and phone numbers of four references
• Permission to Obtain Information Form
• Fingerprint Clearance (Criminal History & Background Check)
  • Fingerprints to be taken at local law enforcement agency and returned to school

OR

• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card from Arizona Department of Public Safety (copy on file in School Office)
• Valid Concealed Carry Permit (copy on file in School Office)
• Screened by Court System (documentation must be provided of clearance)
• View Diocese of Tucson Compliance Video (yearly requirement) - continuing volunteers may view the video on-line by visiting http://diocesetucson.setanet.org; new volunteers must attend a Compliance Workshop (please call the School Office for additional information 520.882.8678)
• Attestation Form (yearly requirement)

Parent Volunteers – Pre-School

• All requirements for Parent Volunteers – Kindergarten through 8^th Grade (non-coaching) must be met
• Pre-School volunteers must have FBI clearance performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Four written letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application

Coaches

• All requirements for Parent Volunteers – Kindergarten through 8^th Grade (non-coaching) must be met
• Coaches must have FBI clearance performed by Arizona Department of Public Safety
• Four written letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application
• Coaches will not be allowed to participate in practices or games until this process is complete

Drivers for Field Trips and/or Sports Events

• All requirements for Parent Volunteers – Kindergarten through 8^th Grade (non-coaching) must be met
• Diocese of Tucson Driver Information Sheet (yearly requirement)
  • Copy of drivers license (yearly requirement)
  • Copy of current insurance policy on vehicle that will be used (yearly requirement) – insurance must be up-to-date

Volunteers Under 18 Years of Age

• All requirements for Parent Volunteers – Kindergarten through 8^th Grade (non-coaching) with the exception of the fingerprint clearance process
• Four written letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application

Removal of Volunteers

Volunteers must behave in a manner consistent with Diocesan policy and that maintains the confidentiality of our students at all times. The Principal and/or Pastor reserve the right to remove anyone from a volunteer position at any time for any reason.   St. Ambrose Catholic School and its employees are committed to ensuring the safety of children.