Volunteer Opportunities

There are many ways that family members can volunteer in my classroom. The following volunteer opportunities are available for parents and other family members. Please choose what will fit best into your busy schedule and I will get back to you with a time that works into our classroom schedule.

Classroom volunteers: These volunteers come into the classroom and work with students on a weekly basis at a specific time of day. It is very important that parents are able to be consistent about this commitment because I depend on that help when I plan activities. Parents must also go through the South Portland School Department volunteer training program and background check first before they may begin working with students.

At-home volunteers: These volunteers help make or put together student materials at home. For example, a parent might organize and set-up student portfolios in September so that those portfolios are ready for the students to start submitting work.

Room parent: This parent helps to organize special student activities such as celebrations that require food or field trips.

Class Photographer: This parent usually has a special interest in photography and is also able to come with us on field trips. An ability to upload photos to our classroom website for other parents to view is also helpful.

Field trip chaperones: Usually I need at least three parent chaperones to accompany the class on field trips. Chaperones are assigned and responsible for a group of students. Students are not allowed to go anywhere without their chaperone. Siblings are not able to accompany our class on field trips because of safety issues.