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Volunteer Opportunities at Myrtlewood Elementary
Volunteer skills, interests and time commitments vary we hope you will be able to find
something that you will enjoy doing.
Classroom opportunities: Some teachers may like to have volunteers help in their
classroom or on field trips. If a teacher has volunteer opportunities they are often introduced at the beginning of the year,but new projects can arise throughout the year. If you are interested in getting involved, a great idea is to send your teacher a note.
School-wide opportunities: Myrtlewood has many programs geared at enriching student
experience outside the classroom. Volunteers might help at recess, in after-school programs, or in the library. Be sure to check out the range of opportunities, so you can find the perfect match for you!
One shots - short time commitments; special one time events
Examples: Help out at recess one time. Put up a display of student art or a display for the library.
Weekly/Ongoing - some programs rely on regular time commitments
Examples: help at the library, volunteer in a classroom, help the school counselor
Projects - larger commitments that may span several days or weeks.
Examples: Coordinate an anthology of school writing, help organize the potluck supper or plan a talent show.
Volunteer Activities
Lunch Muncher
Ongoing
Help kids in the lunchroom with opening condiments, eating lunch with a child, helping with table manners, wiping tables, mopping up spills, noise control, etc
Birds, Bees and Flowers
Ongoing
Help plant seasonal flowers, clean outside door windows, sweep off outside mats, pick up trash, paint curbs or change the marquee
Art Room
Ongoing
Help our art teacher on one or more projects throughout the year
Beautification
Projects/One shot
Help improve and maintain the grounds around the school building. Volunteers help with
weeding, pruning, raking, and spreading fertilizer and mulch.
Field Day
One shot
Volunteers lead games at an all-school field day held in the late spring.
Projects Volunteers help with any grade K-5
fundraising and celebratory activities (e.g. Halloween Party, Pool Party, Moving On
Ceremony, Class Picture, Class Gift and Yearbook).
Hospitality
One shot
Help provide refreshments for school events or help clean up after.
Library
Ongoing
Volunteers are trained assist the librarian by shelving, repairing, cataloguing, checking in books or assisting students. Choose a regular weekly or biweekly slot. Volunteers also assist during the book fair.
Recess Helpers
Ongoing/One shot
Volunteers help with fun recess activities (e.g. obstacle course, limbo).
Room Parent
Ongoing
Support classroom activities and teachers. A full year commitment. Responsibilities can
include organizing class breakfasts, field trip volunteers and holiday events.
School Committee Liaison
Ongoing
Attend regular TCSS Committee meetings, take notes for web site.
.
Spring Fair
Ongoing/One Shot
Help coordinate and publicize the spring fair, or volunteer on the day of the fair. Fun booths offer a range of activities: hook-a-duck, Candyland, face painting. Held every other year
.
Talent Show
Project/One Shot
Coordinate students for the spring talent show or help as a One Shot volunteer for the rehearsal or the night of the show (set-up, clean up, backstage, bake sale).
Website
Ongoing/Project
Help with the Myrtlewood website. Create pages about school events, All School Meetings or class projects
.
Volunteer skills, interests and time commitments vary we hope you will be able to find
something that you will enjoy doing.
Classroom opportunities: Some teachers may like to have volunteers help in their
classroom or on field trips. If a teacher has volunteer opportunities they are often introduced at the beginning of the year,but new projects can arise throughout the year. If you are interested in getting involved, a great idea is to send your teacher a note.
School-wide opportunities: Myrtlewood has many programs geared at enriching student
experience outside the classroom. Volunteers might help at recess, in after-school programs, or in the library. Be sure to check out the range of opportunities, so you can find the perfect match for you!
One shots - short time commitments; special one time events
Examples: Help out at recess one time. Put up a display of student art or a display for the library.
Weekly/Ongoing - some programs rely on regular time commitments
Examples: help at the library, volunteer in a classroom, help the school counselor
Projects - larger commitments that may span several days or weeks.
Examples: Coordinate an anthology of school writing, help organize the potluck supper or plan a talent show.
Volunteer Activities
Lunch Muncher
Ongoing
Help kids in the lunchroom with opening condiments, eating lunch with a child, helping with table manners, wiping tables, mopping up spills, noise control, etc
Birds, Bees and Flowers
Ongoing
Help plant seasonal flowers, clean outside door windows, sweep off outside mats, pick up trash, paint curbs or change the marquee
Art Room
Ongoing
Help our art teacher on one or more projects throughout the year
Beautification
Projects/One shot
Help improve and maintain the grounds around the school building. Volunteers help with
weeding, pruning, raking, and spreading fertilizer and mulch.
Field Day
One shot
Volunteers lead games at an all-school field day held in the late spring.
Projects Volunteers help with any grade K-5
fundraising and celebratory activities (e.g. Halloween Party, Pool Party, Moving On
Ceremony, Class Picture, Class Gift and Yearbook).
Hospitality
One shot
Help provide refreshments for school events or help clean up after.
Library
Ongoing
Volunteers are trained assist the librarian by shelving, repairing, cataloguing, checking in books or assisting students. Choose a regular weekly or biweekly slot. Volunteers also assist during the book fair.
Recess Helpers
Ongoing/One shot
Volunteers help with fun recess activities (e.g. obstacle course, limbo).
Room Parent
Ongoing
Support classroom activities and teachers. A full year commitment. Responsibilities can
include organizing class breakfasts, field trip volunteers and holiday events.
School Committee Liaison
Ongoing
Attend regular TCSS Committee meetings, take notes for web site.
.
Spring Fair
Ongoing/One Shot
Help coordinate and publicize the spring fair, or volunteer on the day of the fair. Fun booths offer a range of activities: hook-a-duck, Candyland, face painting. Held every other year
.
Talent Show
Project/One Shot
Coordinate students for the spring talent show or help as a One Shot volunteer for the rehearsal or the night of the show (set-up, clean up, backstage, bake sale).
Website
Ongoing/Project
Help with the Myrtlewood website. Create pages about school events, All School Meetings or class projects
Student Grades