Volunteer Program
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Volunteer Program
Welcome to the North East Independent School District’s Volunteer Program, your gateway to creating a positive impact in the lives of our students and the community. Our mission is to foster academic excellence and self-confidence among students, enabling them to thrive academically and reach their full potential.
How You Can Make a Difference:
Our volunteer program serves as a vital link between our community and the educational enrichment of our students. By becoming a volunteer or mentor, you play a crucial role in helping students develop essential academic skills and self-assurance, setting them on the path to becoming successful learners and responsible community members.
Connecting Volunteers and Schools:
Our department serves as the central hub for volunteers and mentors. We collaborate closely with our schools and various education support groups to identify and implement the most effective practices that benefit our students. Through these partnerships, we strategically allocate resources to pilot and expand successful programs that make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Why Volunteer with Us:
• Impactful Programs: Our programs are designed to create meaningful and lasting change in students’ lives.
• Community Engagement: Join a vibrant community of volunteers dedicated to education and community growth.
• Personal Fulfillment: Experience the satisfaction of helping students achieve their academic goals and self-confidence.How to Get Started:
Ready to make a positive impact? Discover the various volunteer opportunities available within our district and find the perfect match for your skills and interests. Whether you’re a parent, community member, or local business, there’s a place for you in our volunteer program.
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Contact Us
Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday
Phone: 210-407-0309
Fax: (210) 804-71588961 Tesoro Drive, Suite 605
San Antonio, Texas 78217Jennifer Taylor
Volunteer Resource Coordinator
jtaylo3@neisd.netGlenda 'Renee' Williams
Volunteer Processing Clerk
gwilli3@neisd.net
For information on volunteering in the KIN After-School Program contact:
Jade Cedillo
KIN Staffing Coordinator
jcedil@neisd.net
Phone: 210-407-0141
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Adults
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How do I register to be a volunteer?
To volunteer at NEISD, first fill out the Criminal History Record Check (either use the online or printed form below). This is for new volunteer applicants only. Please complete the form only one time.
- Online Form *For New Volunteer Applicants Only
- Printed Form (English)
- Printed Form (Spanish)
Then contact the PTA Volunteer Liaison or Staff Volunteer Liaison at the school you want to volunteer at for possible assignments.
Getting notified once approved:
In order to be automatically notified of your volunteer status approval, you must provide an accurate email address on the application. To get your status or identification number, call your school office or the Volunteer Program. This process will take less than 5-7 business days if you use the online form or considerably longer if you use the paper form.
You can also get your Volunteer ID Number online.
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Volunteer Code of Conduct
As a Volunteer, I agree to abide by the following Code of Conduct:
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I will sign in at the designated sign in station and sign out when my duties are complete.
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I will wear a volunteer name badge or identification provided by the school each time I visit. I will remain at my volunteer station/assignment for the duration of my volunteer shift.
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I will dress appropriately for my volunteer assignment and will act in a professional manner at all times toward staff and other volunteers.
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I will maintain confidentiality outside of school and will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have related to student welfare and/or safety.
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Whenever possible I will abide by the “three person rule.” I understand that whenever possible a child is not to be left alone with an employee, volunteer or other district representative, unless a 3rd party present. Programs involving spending one on one time with a student will be done in a supervised setting.
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I will not disclose, use or disseminate student photographs or personal information regarding students to anyone.
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I agree to not transport students. Volunteers are not authorized to transport students, staff or other volunteers unless given special authorization through the Risk Management Department.
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I agree not to smoke on the grounds of any NEISD Property.
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I will not have contact with students outside of school hours without the knowledge and/or consent of the student’s parents.
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I understand that the Volunteer Program will automatically resubmit my criminal history record check every two years.
Failure to uphold any guideline or standard may result in dismissal from the NEISD Volunteer Program and may result in Criminal Prosecution.
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Volunteer Status
If you have previously completed the Volunteer Criminal History Record Check form with the district and you want to check to see if your status is current, you may contact your school office or you are welcome to contact us by phone 210-407-0309 or by e-mail.
Active volunteers should automatically be renewed every 2 years in our system. You do not need to resubmit a new form. If you need to update any of your information or change the school you are volunteering at please contact us.
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Raptor Portal
You can use the Raptor Technologies portal for logging volunteer hours that you do at home or after school hours. However, you still must sign in at the office to volunteer during school hours while on campus and check out at the end of your volunteer shift.
To set up an account to record volunteer hours please click the following Raptor Portal LoginOnce you have clicked on the link, click Forgot Password, and enter your email address associated with your account, this will allow you to set up your portal account.
If you are unable to create an account using the instructions above, please contact the Volunteer Program at 210-407-0309 or e-mail Glenda Williams
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Students
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Recording Student Volunteer Hours
Students are now able to record volunteer hours through the District Website. All students are able to log in through the student portal. Parents are able to log in to the system to help their student record hours through the parent portal if needed.
Logging in
- Students can log in through the student portal then click student information and the volunteer link
- Parents can log in for students through the parent portal
- Once logged in click on student information and click volunteer
Recording hours
- Click the log hours button
- Enter the organizations information and a description of the volunteer activity
- You must enter the contact information for the person at the organization who can verify your volunteer hours (an email will be sent to this contact to verify your hours). Parents may enter their email address to verify their students hours if needed.
- Enter the date you volunteered and the amount of hours and click submit
NEISD Student Volunteer Service Recognition
Two of the way campuses may recognize students for service/volunteer hours
- The President's Volunteer Service Award
- Kids (5-10)
- Bronze: 26-49 hours
- Silver: 50-74 hours
- Gold: 75+ hours
- Teens (11-15)
- Bronze: 50-74 hours
- Silver: 75-99 hours
- Gold: 100+ hours
- Young Adults (16-25)
- Bronze: 100-174 hours
- Silver: 175-249 hours
- Gold: 250+ hours
- Kids (5-10)
- NEISD Student Volunteer Service Award (April 1 to March 31 of each year) March 31 is the last day to volunteer and enter hours.
- Elementary (K-5th)
- Bronze: 10-19 hours
- Silver: 20-49 hours
- Gold: 50+ hours
- Middle School (6th-8th)
- Bronze: 20-49 hours
- Silver: 50-74 hours
- Gold: 75+ hours
- High School (9th-12th)
- Bronze: 50-74 hours
- Silver: 75-149 hours
- Gold: 150+ hours
- Elementary (K-5th)
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Student Volunteer Service Award Guidelines
NEISD Student Volunteer Service Award Guidelines
Students are able to record volunteer hours through the District Website.
All students can log into Skyward Family Access then login to the student
portal. Parents are able to log in to the system to help their student record
hours through the parent portal if needed.- In order for student volunteer hours to count, the service hours must be performed outside of the regular school hours.
- Drives – such as clothes, coat, food, books etc.. Students can count travel time, and time it took to pick out the item. Also students can count the time it took to organize and deliver goods to the organization if they are helping with that portion.
- Fostering Animals – Students who volunteer with a Foster Animal can count 2 hours a day Monday through Friday during the school year and can record up to 5 hours a day during weekends and summers for fostering.
- Those who volunteer for camps in the summer can count the official hours they work at the camp.
- The age you child is on March 31 of each year determines the hours needed for each level of the Student Volunteer Service Award.
*The student volunteer year is from April 1 to March 31 of each year
*The deadline to have hours recorded is March 31 of each yearIf you have any questions please contact Brooke Pate at Lpate@neisd.net
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ISA Internship Program
The Internship Program is one of The International School of the Americas' hallmark real-world learning experiences. This graduation requirement provides all students the opportunity to explore career interests and potential fields of study for post-secondary life.
The crucial element that distinguishes the internship experience from most other short-term jobs is that the internship involves a "Learning Agenda." The internship is a goal-oriented, monitored position related to a career field that is of interest to a student. Each senior designs his or her internship to suit his or her learning objectives and interests.
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Partners in Education (PIE) Mentor Program
About the Program
Mentor Agreement
Mentor Application
Mentor Brochure
Mentor Handbook
Parent Permission Slip for Student Mentees
Student Interest Inventory
Verificacion de Antecedentes Penales Para Volunataria
Volunteer Criminal History Record
Volunteer Log
Volunteer/Mentor Guidelines