Volunteer
Ready to Volunteer?
Complete the mandetory Volunteer Request Form which allows the school district to conduct a Criminal History Screening
Provide a Copy of the Prospective Volunteer Driver's License
Submit your completed form and copy of your license to the Northwood Main Office.
Note: This form needs to be completed with every new school year (September-June) and takes approximately two weeks to process.
Volunteer Opportunities
PTA President Needed for ‘24-’25 School Year
Disability Awareness Workshop for 4th graders
As the PTA President, you will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic and supportive community of parents, teachers, and staff. This is a key role and you will play a pivotal role in driving the mission and goals of our PTA.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain strong relationships with parents, teachers, and staff
Oversee and organize PTA meetings and events
Collaborate with the school administration to support the needs of the student body
Develop and implement fundraising strategies to meet annual goals
Advocate for the needs of students and families within the school and wider community
Lead executive board meetings and actively engage with board members
Develop and maintain a positive and inclusive PTA culture
Requirements:
Prior experience in a leadership role, ideally within a PTA or similar organization
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
Familiarity with fundraising strategies and event planning
Passion for education and the well-being of students
Flexibility to attend meetings and events
Volunteer to be a Lunch Buddy!
WHAT IS A LUNCH BUDDY?
A lunch buddy is a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult who will come to school during one lunch period to assist staff and students both in the cafeteria and on the playground.
WHY LUNCH BUDDIES?
In collaboration with the lunch aid staff, the Lunch Buddy program sets out to create an engaging and supportive school environment. As a Lunch Buddy, some responsibilities you’ll have are-
Help open containers, water bottles, pouches, etc.
Foster positive relationships and connections between students.
Ensure all students experience joy and positivity during lunch and recess.
Be a positive role model for students, while having fun!
WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?
Each grade will have two Lunch Buddies to help in both the cafeteria and the playground.
DK-2nd grades 11:10 - 12:15
3rd- 5th grades 12:10 - 1:20
HOW DO I BECOME A LUNCH BUDDY?
Ensure you’re a PTA member. If you are not, please join by clicking here.
You must be an approved volunteer. If you have not submitted your background check for the year, please do so before signing up. Please note, it can take up to two weeks for the forms to be processed.
Once steps 1 and 2 are completed, you can click here to access the sign-up genius and reserve your spot as a Northwood Lunch Buddy!
We still need volunteers !!
March 22nd The PTA is holding a Disability Awareness Workshop for 4th graders. We need volunteers to help with
set -up on the evening of March 21. Volunteers are also required to man the 10 hands on activity stations on March 22 (morning only). This is a great workshop that demonstrates the difficulties that people with disabilities in our community face daily. We hope that students experiencing the world through a person that has a disability lens will foster empathy and understanding.
Thank you in advance for volunteering.
Sign up here:
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
We are looking for volunteers for following open positions:
Battle of
the Books
Leads Book Club competition evening event. Students read a book and then compete for prizes by answering questions about their book.
Hospitality
Oversees snacks/hospitality at monthly meeting; decorates Northwood tables for Founders Day Banquet
Parents
Night
Plans low key events where the parents can socialize and build relationships.
To find out more about any of the volunteer opportunities, email natemcalpine@gmail.com