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At National Heritage Academies (NHA®), we know that when families and schools work together, students thrive. One of the best ways parents can support their child’s success is by getting involved through volunteering. You don’t have to commit hours every week to make an impact. Small acts of service add up and help create a strong school community where students feel supported and connected.
Here are some practical and meaningful ways you can get involved:
Teachers often welcome an extra set of hands. You might assist with organizing supplies, prepping materials for lessons, or working with small groups of students. Even stopping by once a month makes a difference.
Field trips are some of the most memorable experiences for students, but they can’t happen without chaperones. Volunteering to supervise a group ensures kids stay safe and engaged while exploring learning beyond the classroom walls.
From book fairs to family fun nights, school events bring everyone together. Whether you set up tables, greet families, or help clean up, your involvement makes the event run smoothly and shows students that school is a place worth celebrating.
Do you love baking, gardening, photography, or technology? Schools are always looking for parents with unique skills. You could help design flyers, start a garden club, or capture photos at events. Your talents enrich the school experience for all students.
If your schedule makes it tough to come into school, ask about ways you can help from home. Cutting out laminated projects, creating teacher resources, or writing encouraging notes to staff are simple but impactful.
Volunteering isn’t just about helping the school, it strengthens your child’s sense of belonging. When children see their parents involved, it sends a powerful message: education is important, and we’re in this together.
Whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a year, your presence makes a lasting difference. Every parent has something valuable to contribute, at NHA we believe that partnering with parents is a great way to build the kind of school community where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.
Here are some practical and meaningful ways you can get involved:
Help in the Classroom
Teachers often welcome an extra set of hands. You might assist with organizing supplies, prepping materials for lessons, or working with small groups of students. Even stopping by once a month makes a difference.
Join Field Trips
Field trips are some of the most memorable experiences for students, but they can’t happen without chaperones. Volunteering to supervise a group ensures kids stay safe and engaged while exploring learning beyond the classroom walls.
Support School Events
From book fairs to family fun nights, school events bring everyone together. Whether you set up tables, greet families, or help clean up, your involvement makes the event run smoothly and shows students that school is a place worth celebrating.
Share Your Talents
Do you love baking, gardening, photography, or technology? Schools are always looking for parents with unique skills. You could help design flyers, start a garden club, or capture photos at events. Your talents enrich the school experience for all students.
At-Home Opportunities
If your schedule makes it tough to come into school, ask about ways you can help from home. Cutting out laminated projects, creating teacher resources, or writing encouraging notes to staff are simple but impactful.
Why It Matters
Volunteering isn’t just about helping the school, it strengthens your child’s sense of belonging. When children see their parents involved, it sends a powerful message: education is important, and we’re in this together.Whether you can give an hour a week or a few hours a year, your presence makes a lasting difference. Every parent has something valuable to contribute, at NHA we believe that partnering with parents is a great way to build the kind of school community where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally.