Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Position |
Purpose |
Focus |
Goal |
Functions |
Impact |
Partners in Education (PIE) |
To develop and promote strong engagement in the community |
K-12 parents |
Lend programmatic and financial support to the school |
Fundraisers Social events Community service Volunteerism Recruit volunteers Spread the word about FRCS
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Promotes spirit and builds school pride among families! |
Room Parent |
Create a sense of community in the classroom and support the teacher |
Classroom |
Connect families in each classroom to each other and the teacher |
Birthday celebrations Teacher appreciation activities End of year gift Classroom directory Assist teacher with communication and/or projects as requested |
Builds relationships among parents and teacher in each classroom to personalize the FRCS experience |
Parent Ambassador |
To welcome families into our school and build a connection within each community |
Sending District Community (Towns) |
Connect New Families to the school (summer transition) and community families to each other (year round) |
Send post card Reach out through email and phone Host an event in the community Send parent tips Be available for questions |
Helps new families feel welcome and included. Builds a sense of belonging and community in their new school and connects them to current families. Strengthens relationships among current families. |
Cultural Ambassador |
To welcome families into the school and support and assist them to navigate our American school |
Specific Individual Cultural Groups |
Welcome new families, assist with language challenges or cultural priorities and interests |
Call new families Language support at public events Co-lead meetings in the community |
Will build trust, raise comfort levels and ensure inclusion in the FRCS community |
Family Drop in Center |
To provide a space for parents to gather, connect and volunteer inside the school building while they immediately following drop off or preceding pick up |
All Parents |
Create opportunities for face to face interactions to build a sense of community and belonging |
Cut out falcon tickets Cut out stars for elementary school Cut hall passes and bundle for classrooms
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Parents will feel welcome and valued and like a contributing member of our community. |
Reading Buddies |
To get kids excited about reading |
Elementary parents |
Celebrate Reading and instill a love of learning |
Read a story to a classroom during morning meeting |
Kids will see adults value reading and it is important |
Lunch Buddies |
To assist students and staff in the cafeteria during lunch period for grades K & 1. |
Elementary parents |
Support teachers and ensure that kids are able to eat their lunch in a timely manner |
Help! Open straws, snacks, be visible, interact! |
Strengthen relationships among students, parents and staff members |
Library Volunteer |
To assist students and the School Librarian during Library Visits |
Elementary parents |
Celebrate reading and instill the love of books, support the FRCS library. |
Help students in the class find books using the computer, put books away, read a story. |
Kids will see adults value reading and the importance of great organizational skills. |
WatchDOGS |
To provide volunteer opportunities for male role models in order to support academic achievement |
K-4 male role models |
Show that dads value education and kids too! |
Volunteer for one day in the classroom and throughout the school |
Dads better understand the day to day of the school experience and students see that dads respect and value teachers and education |