Volunteer

Volunteers in grades K-12 serve as vital links between the community and the school, supporting student success through academic assistance, athletic support, and event coordinator. Volunteers generally work under the direct supervision of full-time staff members to supplement and enrich programs without replacing official employee functions.Core ResponsibilitiesAcademic Support: Provide instructional assistance and tutoring for students.Tutoring/Mentoring: Help students individually or in small groups with academic subjects.Classroom Assistance: Help teachers with preparing materials, reading to classes, and setting up science experiments.Library & Office Support: Assist with shelving books, collection maintenance, or general clerical and housekeeping tasks.Athletics & Physical Education: Support school sports and physical activities.Sporting Events: Man sign-in tables, assist with field days, or help coordinate extra-curricular activities.Coaching & Interaction: Some programs, such as those at the Science Hill High School community service partners, seek volunteers for athletics, coaching, or umpiring.PE Support: Assist in "Specials" like Physical Education to help manage student behavior and ensure safety during physical activity.Events & School Functions: Help organize and supervise broader school activities.Event Hosting: Serve as a host for school functions or assist with PTO-sponsored events.Chaperoning: Accompany and supervise students during field trips and travel events.Safety & Supervision: Supervise lunchrooms, playgrounds, and bus loading/unloading zones.Requirements & QualificationsBackground Checks: Must pass a thorough criminal background check, often involving TBI/FBI fingerprinting.Age: Adult volunteers must typically be at least 18 years old; student volunteers (upper grade students) must be at least 16 years old to work independently in some settings.Confidentiality: Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding student records and privacy as mandated by ethical and legal standards.Training & Orientation: Participation in a school orientation or regular in-service training sessions is often required.