2) 2 Tardies/Early Dismissals are counted as 1 Absence. Make sure to fill out the attendance form.

    4) Fill out the attendance form at least 24 hours before your class starts.  
    5) Each volunteer's attendance and time will be recorded for all events and sessions. It will be used as proof for volunteer service hours.
    6) In case of an emergency, you will need to report to the teachers and follow their instructions.
    7) Attendance at ALL EVENTS is MANDATORY for all volunteers.
    8) LEADERS are expected to have no absences. In case of emergencies, leaders are required to delegate their responsibilities beforehand.
    9) Consistency is crucial in working with people with special needs; therefore, being tardy and/or absent will not be acceptable. If you are excused absences more than 3 times, you may be automatically withdrawn from the program, losing eligibility to volunteer with AMASE.

3. Behavior Policy:
Working with special needs students requires diligence and patience, so we ask for your thorough commitment and dedication. If at any time a volunteer acts inappropriately or does not live up to his or her responsibilities, the volunteer and his/her parents will be first provided with a warning. Any subsequent violation of the code of conduct will lead to the volunteer's withdrawal from the program.

4. Confidentiality
All information concerning anyone with a disability is strictly confidential, and thus may not be shared with anyone and/or discussed at any time, except for the following situations: parent-to-volunteer, parent-to-teacher, and teacher-to-volunteer.

All of our volunteers had signed a form regarding non-disclosing students and AMASE information at the time when they joined AMASE, including the volunteer involved in the survey paper.  We will continue to train our volunteers to emphasize the importance of keeping all AMASE information confidential and shall never release it without consent on social media platforms.

We hold off all survey requests for the time being, as we are going to review our policy and practice to ensure our students and their family are protected.

5. Phone Usage
Please limit phone usage while volunteering and focus on interacting with students. In the case of an emergency, it is okay to use your device but please put it away as soon as you are finished.

6. COVID-19 Policy
Masks are highly recommended during in-person classes and indoor gatherings. Please note that AMASE does not require students, volunteers, or teachers to be vaccinated in order to participate, so you are responsible to keep yourself and others safe. If you do not feel well, notify your teacher in advance and fill out the Absence Form.

5. Notify Any Changes
Volunteers are required to notify the staff of any changes in contact information (i.e., emergency contact, home address, telephone number(s), email address)

7. Pay the yearly registration fee of $50 for the upkeep of AMASE (it is not a donation).
The purpose of our Youth Volunteer Program is to develop leadership skills and build new relationships, while providing services to the community. Youth volunteers will broaden their experiences working with individuals with special needs, sharpen their communication and social skills, and have the opportunity to help others while helping themselves. Here are some of the things that we have planned for our Youth Volunteer Program:
    (in person/virtual)
    • Volunteer gatherings + a Leadership group
    • Volunteer training  
    • Opportunities to perform at Concerts & Exhibitions
    • AMASE Calendar, T-shirt, and Supplies for Music and Art
    • PSVA Processing within eligibility requirements
    • End-of-Year Celebration

    You can send the registration fee ($50) through Zelle using email : volunteer@amase.us.
    Or mail a check payable to "AMASE" to: AMASE PO BOX 1195 Cupertino, CA 95015

8. In-Person Class Guideline for Monday classes
    - Punctuality of your volunteering
    - Wear proper clothing.
    - Please keep your phone silent during the entire length of the class. Do not respond to calls and text messages during the class.
    - Stay with your buddy at all times. If your buddy is moving around or leaves the classroom, go with them (and make sure to let the teacher know).
    -Try to communicate with your buddy and understand their behavior and needs.
    - Be hyper aware of your and your buddy’s safety.
    - Check your email regularly and respond to emails in a timely manner.
    - Make sure to participate in and out of class by communicating with other volunteers and teachers.    
    - Don’t forget you are an assistant of the teacher(s) in your class!

9. Online Class Guideline for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday classes
    - Subject to modification by the teacher, some class will meet online.
    - Prepare all art materials and/or music instruments before the start of class.
    - Be on time for the class.
    - Join the Zoom call with your full name: First and Last name.
    - Video must be on at ALL TIMES (Please show your FULL face, from forehead to chin, centered view.), otherwise YOU WILL BE MARKED ABSENT WITHOUT NOTICE.
    - Wear proper clothing.
    - Choose a good location that is quiet and not distracting.
    - Mute yourself if you experience unavoidable background noise.
    - Communicate with your buddies and give them lots of encouragement.
    - Don’t forget you are an assistant of the teacher(s) in your class!
    - Check your email regularly and respond to emails in a timely manner.
    - Make sure to participate in and out of class by communicating with other volunteers and teachers.

* Only volunteers who have registered and followed the volunteer responsibilities (see 1-8.) may participate in AMASE activities and be recognized as AMASE volunteers.

Contact
    - Email: volunteer@amase.us
   
- Absences: Fill out the Attendance Form AND email/text to your class teacher beforehand (see 2.)