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Volunteer

Our schools and community are built on the partnership and involvement of our amazing parents. We are stronger together. Whether you're working side-by-side with your child, leading a field trip, or volunteering in our offices, we value your help and know your child will appreciate having you there.

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Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a variety of opportunities for parents to become involved in school or at home. Call our office at 616-364‑1100 to discuss available opportunities.

 

Library Assistants

Commitment

Varies
 

Details

Assist with reading to younger students, shelve books, possibly read books to be added to library selection, etc. Once background check is completed, will schedule with Librarian for available volunteer times.
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Field Trip Drivers & Chaperones

Commitment

 2 days/week for 1 hour
 

Details

Assist on school field trips by either supervising activities away from school or by driving a small group of students to a field trip or event. Must be 21 years of age, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to provide proof of insurance. Volunteer requirements fall under a Level 2 volunteer.
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PTO Members

Commitment

Varies
 

Details

Assist with planning or organizing events, talking with other parents, setting up events, or planning for the school year. Flexible based on interests. Work with PTO president and other parents on planning for the school year. Must be collaborative, organized, and available some nights. Volunteer requirements fall under a Level 2 volunteer.
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Classroom Volunteers

Commitment

Varies

Details

Help in the classroom as needed by the teacher - during instruction as well as during lunch and recess. Once background check is completed, you will schedule volunteer times with the teacher. Volunteer requirements fall under a Level 2 volunteer.

 
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Volunteer Requirements

Our highest priority is keeping our schools safe, so we’ve established a variety of security levels based on available volunteer opportunities. Please review the levels below to understand the security requirements for each opportunity and the necessary corresponding forms that must be completed before serving.

 

Level 1
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Level One

A school employee will always supervise the volunteer. Volunteers can work in classrooms and the office, but cannot handle money.

Requirements:

  • Volunteer Authorization
  • Release Form
  • State-Issued Photo ID


 

Level 2
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Level Two

A school employee or Level 3 volunteer provides limited supervision to the volunteer. Field trip chaperones, drivers, recess monitors are Level 2.

Requirements:

  • Volunteer Authorization Release Form
  • State-Issued Photo ID
  • Background Check


 

level 3
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Level Three

Volunteers can work with students with no direct supervision. They can chaperone overnight field trips and tutor students.

Requirements:

  • Volunteer Authorization Form
  • State-Issued Photo ID
  • Background Check

Interested in Volunteering?

If you’re interested in serving as a volunteer, please let us know as soon as possible. Paperwork and background checks can take time to process -- and we wouldn’t want you to miss out on your requested opportunity!

Log in to the Parent Portal or contact the school at 616-364-1100 to sign up as a volunteer. Check out our Volunteer FAQ to learn more about volunteering.