Looking to get more involved with the school? There are a number of volunteer opportunities available, ranging from very minimal time commitment to more ongoing involvement. Any amount of time you have to give is greatly appreciated! Many volunteer positions allow for work to be done at home or with younger children tagging along. Note: All volunteers must watch the Volunteer Orientation Video and fill out a Confidentiality Form here: https://
Room Parents: We are looking for a lead room parent and several helpers for each classroom this year to help plan classroom parties and support our teachers with other classroom needs. With all of the things expected from our teachers, they really appreciate the extra help! The “lead” room parents will communicate with the teacher and coordinate the efforts with the other room parents. If you want to support multiple teachers, please sign up separately for each classroom. Please sign up here by September 13th: https://www.
Staff Appreciation Committee: Help organize and support staff appreciation events throughout the year, including staff dinners during fall and spring conferences, coffee runs on in-service days, staff appreciation week, and more. TIME COMMITMENT: 1 – 2 hours / month or whatever time you can give. Sign up here: https://www.
Staff Cart: If you are looking for a great way to show the wonderful Meiklejohn staff your appreciation, sign up to help fill the staff cart with tasty treats. Use this link to sign up for one or more dates and show your gratitude: https://www.
Mileage Club: Mileage Club is back! This is a fun, energetic program offered to ALL kids in grades K-5 during lunch recess. Mileage Club will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, weather dependent, September 5th through November 7th from 11:25 AM – 1:15 PM. Parent volunteers are needed to punch cards as the kids complete their laps and hand out charms once the cards are full. We meet at the pavilion at Beeman Park and need 6 to 8 volunteers at a minimum or the day will be canceled. Sign-up for a full shift or come just for an hour – please indicate in the comment section. Sign up here: https://www.
Crossing Guards: We are in need of crossing guards to assist our families and children getting to and from school safely in the mornings and afternoons. Days of the week and hours can vary to accommodate your schedule. This position is open to family members, friends, and even neighbors, so please share the link! Sign up here: https://www.
Fall Fest Volunteers: Help plan and run the Fall Festival on October 4th. This is a fun, annual event for the entire Meiklejohn community. We need people to help plan what activities will be included this year, as well as help running booths the day of the event. TIME COMMITMENT: 1 – 2 hours per week in September and/or 1 – 5 hours on October 4th. Sign up here: https://www.
Steam Lab Volunteers: Assist the STEAM lab teacher during Kindergarten specials. TIME COMMITMENT: Select days from 10:30-11:15am. Sign up here: https://www.
Library Volunteers: Assist the librarian during book fairs or with a variety of other tasks throughout the year. TIME COMMITMENT: Varies. Sign up here: https://www.
General Volunteers: Not sure where to volunteer or happy to help where needed? Sign up here and someone will reach out with potential opportunities throughout the year: https://www.
If you have any questions or other ideas, please contact volunteerformei
