Position Descriptions

Volunteers build relationships with students by: listening to the students read and/or reading to the student, playing math games, helping with homework/skill building, participating in monthly field trips in the Miami Valley, engaging the students in their particular areas of interests. Program meets weekly at Cline Elementary on Wednesdays from 2:30-4 p.m. (Grades 2-5)

Volunteers assist the Art teacher during art class -- no artistic ability required. 
Time Commitment: Integrated arts classes are 45 minutes. Volunteers may be scheduled for 1 or 2 classes at a time. These classes offer flexibility, and a regular commitment is not required.
(PVN, PVS, Driscoll, John Hole, Normandy, Stingley, Weller and Watts)

Volunteers with and without musical experience are needed to assist students. (Middle Schools)

Volunteers assist the literacy specialist with re-shelving and organizing books in the book room. 
Time Commitment: This position offers flexibility and often times volunteers will add some book room time to the beginning or end of their classroom volunteer shifts.
(Cline and Stingley)

Volunteers teach students how to play and improve their game of chess during the noon hour. 
Time Commitment: 90 minutes twice a month during lunch time (Magsig)
(Normandy and Magsig)

Volunteers assist teachers so they have additional resources to help meet each student’s learning needs. Interactions may occur in a variety of circumstances (e.g. individual, small group, etc.). We endeavor to match the needs of the students and teachers with the volunteer’s skills. Classroom opportunities vary depending on the needs of the teachers, and not every teacher may request a volunteer. 
Time Commitment: Ongoing opportunities usually require a weekly commitment, though some may request a couple times a week or every other week.
(Grades K-12)

Short term projects come in many varieties where an extra set of hands or eyes are needed.
Time commitment: These opportunities will come up throughout the year and may involve the commitment of a single occurrence or several days over a period of a week or two. Volunteers who select this option are “on call” to be contacted about various projects and we appreciate their willingness to work in whichever classrooms have the need. This is a good option for those who would like to volunteer in the classroom but are unable to make a weekly commitment.
(Grades K-12)
*To assist with classroom parties please contact your school PTO

Volunteers with French, German or Spanish skills will offer conversation opportunities and/or tutoring to individual students needing additional support.
Time Commitment: Preferred weekly commitment.
(Watts, possibly other middle schools and high school as needed)

Volunteers assist with checking books in and out, shelving books and assisting students in making appropriate selection of books. 
Time commitment: Integrated arts classes are 45 minutes. Library opportunities offer flexibility in how often you are able to come in and don’t require a regular commitment
(Grades K-5)

Volunteers assist the children with the lunch experience while engaging them in purposeful conversation. 
Time Commitment: Lunch periods are approximately 11-1, though individual schools will vary. These opportunities offer flexibility. A regular commitment is preferred but not required.
(PVN and PVS, Grade 1 only, Driscoll)

Volunteers help students with enriched math concepts and problem solving through strategic games. Math Pentathlon training will be provided.
Time Commitment:  Varies by school, but these typically involve a commitment of once a week or more over several weeks in the winter months. Math Pentathlon typically happen during indoor recess time.
(PVN, PVS, Cline, Driscoll, John Hole, Normandy and Stingley)

Volunteers give presentations on various artists in a classroom once a month. Artist information and sample activities are provided. An art background is not necessary, just an interest in art. 
Time Commitment: 6 lessons per school year (John Hole), or however many the teacher requests (Cline). The presentations typically last a little over the hour. The volunteer is able to schedule a presentation time with the teacher that works for them.
(Cline and John Hole)

Volunteers assist the Nature teacher in leading children outdoors and fostering a love of nature. If you love the outdoors, this class is a lot of fun! 
Time Commitment: Integrated arts classes are 45 minutes. Volunteers may be scheduled for 1 or 2 classes at a time. These classes offer flexibility, and a regular commitment is not required.
(PVN)

Volunteers assist students with homework assignments, incomplete work, test review and/or organizational skills in one or a variety of subjects. They may work with one student at a time or in small groups.
Time Commitment: Volunteers are needed between noon and 1:30 p.m. or a portion of that time. A weekly commitment is preferred
(Middle Schools)

Volunteers provide an additional adult presence to engage and interact with students during recess. This volunteer experience may be outdoors or indoors depending on weather. Volunteers are needed 1-5 days a week. 
Time Commitment: Volunteers may be scheduled for all or part of the recess times, depending on need. This opportunity offers some flexibility in how frequently you’re scheduled
(Cline, Magsig, Driscoll)

Reset room volunteers help students who need support with sensory breaks at set times of the day. Sensory break is a time for children to gain the sensory input they needs in their bodies to stay alert, on task, and focused (activities such as jumping jacks, pushing a heavy object, bouncing on an exercise ball, listening to music, stretching, etc.) (Stingley)

Volunteers help a student who is struggling in a particular subject area during the student’s study hall and/or free period. These opportunities typically become available throughout the school year. 
Time Commitment: Volunteers should be willing to make at least a weekly commitment to the student
(CHS)

Volunteers engage students in playing board games.
Time Commitment: Approximately 90 minutes twice a month during lunch time
(Magsig)

• Art Room Volunteer
• Classroom Volunteer (Ongoing)
• Classroom Volunteer (Short Term Project)
• Library Volunteer
• Lunchroom (Little Elk Cafe)
• Nature Class Volunteer

• Art Room Volunteer
• Book Room Volunteer
• Classroom Volunteer (Ongoing)
• Classroom Volunteer (Short Term Project)
• Library Volunteer
• Lunch Room Volunteer
• Masterworks Volunteer
• Math Pentathlon Volunteer
• Music Room Volunteer
• Recess Volunteer

• Art Room Volunteer
• Band, Chorus or Orchestra Volunteer
• Chess Club Volunteer
• Classroom Volunteer
• Foreign Language Support (French, German, Spanish)
• Noon Hour Academic Support
• Recess Volunteer
• Tabletop Games

• Classroom Volunteer
• Subject Tutor