Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome to our school volunteering website, where a world of opportunities awaits you to make a meaningful impact in your community! We believe that volunteering is not only a powerful way to give back but also an incredible opportunity to beocme apart of Renaissance Academy's wonderful culutre. If you are a parent or guardian eager to contribute to your child's educational journey, or a community member seeking to make a difference, our platform offers a diverse range of volunteer opportunities that align with your interests and passions. Join us on this transformative journey as we foster a culture of compassion, collaboration, and service, empowering individuals to create a brighter future together. Together, let's embrace the power of volunteering and create lasting change in our schools and beyond!
The Knight Watch Volunteer Group
About the Knight Watch Volunteer Group:
Knight Watch is a new program to Renaissance Academy. Knight Watch objectives include:
- To build a positive school culture and climate which includes school personnel, students, and guardians.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school safety and reduce unwanted student behaviors.
Who can join Knight Watch?
Any person in the life of RA students who can commit to a regular volunteer schedule. KW volunteers are approved helpers who, after going through appropriate background clearances and training, receive a tee shirt which they wear when visiting the school to identify themselves as a member of this valuable team.
- Questions: Contactt Volunteering@rak12.org.
Program Overview:
Volunteers will be...
- Trained in using our Responsibility Center Discipline approach to facilitate conversations with students.
- Trained in the Love and Logic approach to interacting with students.
- Trained in using our PBIS reward system.
- Given locations to monitor throughout their time on campus.
- Given a Knight Watch shirt for security and recognition.
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Activities May Include (not an exhaustive list):
- Volunteers Monitor in the hallways & cafeteria
- Greet students entering/exiting the building
- Recognize students during the day for positive behaviors
- Let a member of the administration know if you see / or hear of behaviors of concern
- Working along with staff to supervise arrival and dismissal
Activities Will Not Include (not an exhaustive list):
- Discipling students
- Reporting school events or occurrences outside of the school
- Help in classrooms
- Providing academic support
- Covering / subbing for a staff member
Volunteer Responsibilities to be in the program:
- Must provide required clearances, and adhere to all health and safety protocols.
- Must complete all required trainings assigned by school personnel
- Must act as Mandated Reporter
contact Volunteering@rak12.org for more information.
Many opportunities are available within Renaissance Academy Volunteer Program! Your efforts are greatly appreciated by our students and staff!!
Volunteering and Background Clearances:
Background Clearance Checks
The below Clearances are mandatory per Pennsylvania law and can be filed online. It has been recommended by the state you file Online for clearances. If you have not been a resident of PA for ten years you will need to file for the PA fingerprinting clearance.
- Renaissance Academy Chaperon Expectation Form
- Act 31: PA State Background Check
- Act 151: Child Abuse Certification (Clearance)
- Act 114 - FBI Criminal Clearance Report*
Volunteer Service Code: (1KG6ZJ)
*A Limited Contact volunteer shall submit the FBI Criminal Clearance Report (fingerprinting) or, if the volunteer has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the entirety of the previous 10 years, they must complete the Residency Disclosure Statement which is an exemption from Act 114.
Once you have obtained all required documentation, please follow the link below to complete the volunteer profile. Please note that your clearance will remain valid for three years from the date of processing.
Volunteering
- District Volunteer Application (English)
- Volunteer Portal - Sign into your account if you have completed the application.
- Aplicación de Voluntario del Distrito (Español)
Please email Volunteering@rak12.org for more information on volunteering,
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