Following is a list of frequently asked questions about our Parent Volunteer program:
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What is the Parent Volunteer Program (PVP)?
PVP is the volunteer service program at St. John Academy. All SJA families are requested to donate a minimum of 12 hours of volunteer service to enrich the school’s educational or fundraising programs. Single-parent families are requested to donate a minimum of 6 hours of volunteer service. Families with children in the Pre-K program only are required to fulfill 12 hours of volunteer service or 6 hours for single parents.If a registered family will be unable to perform the 12 or 6 hours (single parents) creditable service during the school year, a contribution of $300.00 ($150.00 if a single parent) is payable to St. John Academy.
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Why do we have PVP?
PVP has been established in an effort to:
- provide services and support to enrich our educational programs for our children;
- ensure these responsibilities are uniformly distributed and shared among the school families;
- offer families opportunities to enrich their interactions with other school parents, their children’s teachers and friends.
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What PVP jobs are available?
A list of the PVP positions, including the number of hours that will be credited for participating in each activity, can be found at the SJA Web site.
2007-2008 job descriptions and the positions filled (updated
9/18/07).
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How are PVP jobs assigned?
Positions are assigned on a first-come, first served basis. To increase the likelihood of getting your first choice, you should e-mail the required forms or drop them off in the PTO mailbox at the beginning of the school year. You can e-mail the forms to PVP Chairperson Nancy Wilson. We will make every effort to give you the position you prefer. The PVP Committee must approve positions not listed in the program before families can receive PVP credit for their volunteer work. PVP job assignments will be posted continually on the PTO Web site and the PTO bulletin board outside the front door of school.
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Can I find an PVP job that completes my full 12-hour requirement?
Yes. Many jobs—including room parent, fundraising and various coordinators--fulfill the entire 12-hour requirement. If you choose a 12-hour position, you do not have to record your PVP hours each month for that position. However, you should record additional volunteer hours that you perform each month.
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Can I donate my time on an hourly basis?
Yes. Many activities and events are looking for hourly help. You should contact the appropriate coordinator to offer your help as soon as you send in your PVP forms at the beginning of the school year. Committee chairs and coordinators are listed on the PTO Web site and bulletin board. If the chairperson position is vacant, contact a member of the PVP Committee for instructions on how to proceed. All hourly positions require that you report each month – via e-mail or in a note to the school – the hours that you’ve worked that month. PVP regularly updates its records to track how many hours each family has contributed. Please help us keep accurate records of your participation, which ensures you receive the proper credit for all you do.
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Who can perform PVP hours on my behalf?
Only parents, legal guardians or other relatives in the immediate family (not including siblings of the student under age 19 may provide services creditable toward the PVP fulfillment.
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I work full-time and can’t get to St. John’s during the school day. Can I fulfill my PVP requirement by working at home in the evenings?
Yes. Many positions can be done from home, including: Library Volunteer Coordinator, Playground Scheduler, Hallway Monitor Scheduler, Publicity Editor, Newsletter Editor, Advertising Sales and Office Help.
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I’m busy during the week. Are there PVP jobs that I can do on the weekends?
Yes. Weekend positions include: Family Bingo Coordinator, Ice Cream Social Coordinator, Science Shopper, Yearbook Coordinator as well as fundraising events.
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How do I sign up for an PVP position?
A Service to School Agreement Form must be completed for every family. Fill it out, designating your preferred participation option. Forms are due by September
21,
2007.
You can drop the signed forms off at the PTO mailbox in the school office or you may e-mail them to PVP Chairperson Nancy Wilson.
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How do I record my PVP hours?
Once a month in the Wednesday folder, each family will receive a pre-printed calendar. You may use this calendar to record your PVP hours and the tasks that you’ve completed. You may return the calendar to the school office when you return the Wednesday folder. If you lose your calendar, you can write your hours down on a piece of paper and turn it in to the PTO mailbox in the school office.
Alternatively, you may e-mail your volunteer hours to PVP Records Manager Bernadette Waugh. Please make an effort to record your hours each month so that our PVP records are accurate.
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I’m busy. How will I know if I’m on target to meet my 12-hour requirement?
You will receive a mid-year PVP report in January that will show how many PVP hours have been credited to your family. You will have four months after the receipt of that report to complete the rest of your required hours.
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Where can I learn more about PVP?
The Program Description outlines in greater detail how PVP works.
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How can I reach the members of the PVP Committee to answer my additional questions?
PVP Coordinator Nancy Wilson can be reached by email or at 703-613-0378 (w)
PVP Records Manager Bernadette Waugh can be reached by email or at 703-442-8878.
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