Volunteers are greatly appreciated here at St. Helen Catholic School!  Thank you for giving of your time and talent and for being a vital part of our school.  So that you can have a clearer understanding of what is expected at St. Helen Catholic School.
 

1. The Diocese of Palm Beach requires all volunteers working with children to be fingerprinted and to attend the “Protecting God’s Children” workshop.
2. Remember to sign in at the office and to wear a name tag at all times while on school premises.
3. Volunteers are required to carry out tasks in a manner consistent with school expectations, including maintenance of professional, cooperative and confidential working environment.Many opportunities exist for volunteers to observe student behaviors and educational abilities as well as interactions among students, staff, faculty, etc.These observations and any information garnered while performing volunteer duties are confidential in nature and should not be shared with anyone other than the appropriate personnel in the school.
4. Speak to students in a Christian, loving way.Using positive language is important as a mentor for any student.The use of yelling, sarcasm, and belittling statements are inappropriate and are never to be used.
5. Please dress modestly and wear clothing appropriate to a Catholic learning environment.
6. Field trip drivers must have their driver’s license information and sufficient auto insurance coverage on file in the school office.

 
The following requirements concerning the supervision for trips and other functions have been approved by the Diocese of Palm Beach and are intended to be enforced by all participants and chaperones.
 
Students Requirements
 

1. Diocese of Palm Beach Field Trip Consent and Release Form

 
Chaperone Requirements
 

1. Must be at least 21 years of age
2. Background screening (fingerprinting)
3. Attend Protecting God’s Children Workshop
4. Complete Driver Information Form
5. Proof of current and valid insurance at the 100,000/300,000 level

 
Field Trip Guidelines
 

1. Siblings and friends are not defined as participants and cannot attend the function
2. Maintain a ratio of 8 participants to 1 adult
3. When more than one vehicle is used to transport participants, all authorized drivers must have written directions and should be familiar with the area where they will be traveling
4. There must be at least two adults in each vehicle carrying youth at all times- one adult to drive and the other to supervise the participants
5. All passengers must have a seat/seat belt
6. Cell phones must not be used by the driver while vehicle is in motion
7. Prohibited: weapons, alcohol, smoking

 
***A detailed list of all participants, chaperones, and supervisory personnel with telephone numbers and emergency contact persons must be left with the school office.