TYPES OF SERVICES HELPING HAND VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE

Volunteers work in the school on regular scheduled assignments, or are individually assigned to fill special requests for curriculum enrichment. Each volunteer is asked to log the time of service.

1. HELPING HAND SERVICE SHELF
In each school an are is set aside where teachers can place routine work and instructions for doing the work. The volunteer comes into the school and works from this shelf. This work consists of typing, running ditto work, making educational games. etc. There is no direct contact with the children in this service. There is, however, a deep satisfaction in knowing they are giving a teacher more time to spend in helping individual children.

2. CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS
These volunteers work in the classroom with the children. Exactly what is to be done and how to do it, is directed by each teacher fortunate to have a Helping Hand. The volunteer may be asked to carry out teacher directed drill work, set up equipment, dictate spelling words, hear individuals or small groups read, work with children in math, or help a child correct mistakes and understand their mistakes. This is an area that allows for the volunteer to become an extension of the teacher. The volunteers are loved and are special to classroom children.

3. LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER
This work is vital and interesting. In the Media Center, the volunteer is trained to work under the direction of the librarian. She helps children locate books and special materials. The Helping Hands in the library will gain computer knowledge by learning how to scan books and media material with a computer wand, checking them in and out electronically.

4. VISION & HEARING SCREENING
These volunteers use special vision & hearing testing equipment to screen the children. They are able, by recording the child’s responses, to detect possible visual & hearing problems in a child. Training is provided.

5. TUTORIAL VOLUNTEERS
This volunteer works closely with the child that been recommended to need a little extra help. They work in the subject in which the child needs individual help. The material is presented in a style other than classroom. A warm rapport is quickly established between that volunteer and the student. Directions from the teacher are essential.

6. MILLER MENTOR
An instructor, encourager, advocate, guide coach, tutor and a teacher. Work with individual to be a positive role model. Be sensitive to students needs. Spend time at a designated location with the student that you are assigned to. Make a difference in a child’s life, become a Mentor.

7. ACADEMIC TUTORING
High School students receive credit as they work tutoring a student. Basic skills are improved as well as self image and attitudes toward learning and education, clarify their attitude toward educational and improve their self image. Teacher direction is given.

8. YUKON KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The goal of this program is to increase understanding and awareness of handicaps or social problems. A troupe of handicapped and non-handicapped puppeteers perform short scripts to aid in children awareness and understanding. Simple, basic training allows volunteers to become a skilled puppeteer. Counselor requested.

9. 4th “R” ART APPRECIATION
Under the direction of the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, parents are trained in short sessions to be Docents (teachers) for children's classroom. The activities seek to develop in children an appreciation of art. There are three lessons: 1.Types of artwork found in a museum; 2.Types of painting; 3. A special museum exhibit. The week following each lesson, children go on a field trip to the art museum where they can see for themselves the information previously presented.

10. RESOURCE PERSONNEL
Volunteers in the community such as special speakers, career day volunteers, or parents who can only take off work to help with field trips, or special projects are also Helping Hand Volunteers.