Radio Commentary
Parents everywhere are finding that involvement as a school
volunteer improves student achievement.
This happens whether parents
volunteer in the classroom or simply behind the scenes at home.
Here are
some tips for volunteering at school:
Be honest in your approach and
attitude toward students.
Be patient. If students are having
trouble with a subject, they don’t need additional pressure. They need your
patience and support.
Be flexible in responding to the
needs of students. Different students need different kinds of approaches. Try
to figure out what approach will work best.
Be friendly. A smile and a ‘thank
you’ can accomplish miracles.
And be respectful. Treat students
in the same manner you would like to be treated.
An
effective volunteer is also regular in attendance, appreciative of the efforts
of the school to educate all children, and willing to be discreet, sincere,
dedicated, and punctual.
These very basic approaches make a world of
difference in the classroom with children.
Sometimes
the support and help of a volunteer can make all the difference.
