VOWS Mission & Philosophy

 “VOWS’ mission is to provide opportunities for meaningful family involvement through a centrally directed, trained, and managed pool of volunteers. Their primary focus is meeting the educational needs of Warwick’s public school students, guided by a philosophy of respecting student privacy.” 

Philosophy 

What all VOWS have in common is a love for children combined with a commitment to public education. VOWS are trained to have the deepest respect for children’s privacy. CONFIDENTIALITY is the guiding principle behind all services. VOWS are not to be placed in THEIR child’s classroom when they volunteer in a direct educational capacity to ensure the confidentiality of all children. VOWS are encouraged to be punctual, reliable, and know they are accountable.

VOWS Goals

• To effectively and accountably direct and coordinate volunteer activities and programs within the Warwick Public Schools; 
• To help meet the educational needs of individual students by working cooperatively with Teachers and Principals to recruit and coordinate appropriate volunteers who can help meet those needs; 
• To expand communication between the home, our schools, and the community, and to provide for and support the growth of volunteers within the school system.