Parental involvement is a vital component of school programs. At Dr. Oakley School we encourage parents to become involved through volunteering and our Pinnacle Parent Advisory Council (PPAC).

Volunteers play an important role. Through volunteer assistance, we are able to enhance the educational opportunities for our students. We recognize the value and encourage the use of volunteers in our school. All parents are welcome to volunteer but require a Calgary Police Services volunteer check. All information and documentation can be obtained through the main office. Volunteer clearances are valid for five years and can be transferred from a previous school.

Generally, volunteers provide assistance in the following ways:

• Resource
  Volunteers who have an area of expertise or an educational experience that they would like to share with a group of students in order to enhance a unit of study. Parents should inform the classroom teachers of their expertise in this area.
• Support Service
  Volunteers who directly or indirectly assist teachers by providing non-instructional services. This may be on a long- term or short-term basis. Some examples of support service activities are listening to children read, making math games, assisting teachers on field trips, assisting in sports events, working in the learning commons and assisting with fundraising events. Parents may also choose to work in the workroom area, helping with collating and cutting laminated material, and with drawing and preparation of classroom material.

Volunteer Ethics

The following code of ethics shall apply to all volunteers of Dr. Oakley School:

• The volunteer must be discreet
• It is essential that a volunteer never publicly discuss children, parents or school staff
• The volunteer works in the school at the invitation of the professional staff
• The volunteer must respect the professional role and judgment of the teacher