Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (Eisenhower PTO)

Volunteer Code of Conduct

The Eisenhower PTO Volunteer Code of Conduct outlines the behavioral principles, expectations, and shared values that guide our work. It reflects how we treat and support each other and provides a foundation for decision-making, collaboration, and leadership.

This Code serves both to inspire experienced volunteers and help new members understand what it means to be part of the Eisenhower PTO community.

Volunteer Rules of Conduct

● Adhere to the policies of Eisenhower Elementary School and the Sayreville BOE
● Maintain the confidentiality of matters that occur within Eisenhower Elementary School and the BOE
● Please use appropriate language and be mindful of appropriate attire when volunteering in the school
● Show support for ALL Eisenhower committees and volunteers.
● Volunteers are expected to keep students safe but not to discipline them. Students who are disrespectful or
who are disobeying school rules should be reported to a school administrator or teacher present.
● Adhere to the duties for which you have volunteered and the area to which you are assigned
● Do not use time volunteering as a chance to discuss your child’s progress with their teacher
● Do not bring other children with you when volunteering at any PTO event during the school day
● During events after school, please obtain permission before bringing other children with you when volunteering
● Do not provide any food or drinks to the students unless provided by the PTO and previously approved by the school nurse.
● Volunteers who are unable or unwilling to follow these Rules of Conduct will be asked to discontinue their volunteer service.

Volunteer Code of Ethics

● I interpret “volunteer” to mean that I have agreed to work without compensation in money or favor.
● As a member, I realize that I am subject to a code of ethics similar to that which binds the professionals in the school district where I volunteer. Like them, I am expected to conduct myself in a respectful manner. I will not engage in gossip and I will treat other volunteers, staff and administrators with mutual respect. I will keep all confidential matters confidential.
● I promise to bring to each task a positive attitude; to be willing to be trained for it and to bring to it open-mindedness and attention. I realize that I may have assets that my co-volunteers may not have and that I should use these to enrich the experience of students for whom we are working.

Volunteer Points for Field Day

To be a volunteer at Field Day (in June), you need to accumulate (10) volunteer points during the school year.
A volunteer point can be earned by:
1. Volunteering at a PTO sponsored event during or after school
2. Attending the monthly PTO Meeting (you will receive a point for each meeting). You can earn up to (3) points this way.
3. Participating as a Class Parent. You will receive (3) points.
4. Donating water and other items needed throughout the year
5. Tricky Tray - solicitation of donations, pick ups, box wrapping, etc.
So many ways to earn points, we want you all to have your 10 points!
If you are unable to earn points in the above ways but are interested in volunteering, please email the PTO at info@eisenhowerpto.net