Supporting a positive and healthy campus culture with friendly volunteer presence.
ABOUT FRIENDLY FACES
Friendly Faces gives parents the opportunity to spend time on our beautiful campus, adding to the already strong adult presence (typically a 1:7 adult:student ratio) to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for our students.
Friendly Faces volunteers walk the campus, and may also help greet, answer phones, check in guests and students at the front desk. This is primarily a role for middle school parents/caring adults, but the full campus is monitored and all are welcome to volunteer.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS:
To volunteer, you must be cleared as Level 1 (as you will be on campus):
- Fill out Volunteer Application: All applications will be approved by the school upon background clearance. The application may be found here: https://www.smmusd.org/cms/lib/CA50000164/Centricity/Domain/2933/Samo/VolunteerAppAgreement.pdf
- Complete for Volunteer Training and Paperwork. All volunteers must attend a Friendly Faces Volunteer Training and sign off on expectations regarding confidentiality, student engagement, etc. Training is presented by Principal Miller and dates will be announced at the start of school (approval may take up to 10 days):
- TB Questionnaire
- Megan’s Law Check
- Admin Approval of Volunteer Application
SIGN UP:
Once you have received an email that you have been cleared as a Level 1 Volunteer for the Friendly Faces program by Beth Papp, you can sign up for a time slot here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084BAEA729A7FE3-friendly1
FRIENDLY FACES HANDBOOK:
Please read through the handbook prior to volunteering. A copy is available in the binder as school and you can request a PDF from PTSAmalibu@gmail.com. While 2 parents are recommended per shift, parents may volunteer on their own and just limit student interaction.
