Volunteer Opportunities

The following are some of the many ways to support Springwater with your time and talents.  Contact the coordinator to learn more!  Also see more complete descriptions in the Volunteer Handbook.

Work With the Kids

Classroom Volunteer Help with small-group instruction and projects Room parents
Friday Field Studies Work with a small group of students in the field, assisting with activities set up by the teacher Room parents
Lunch Room Help set up and break down lunch tables, supervise students in the cafeteria Coordinator Postion Open
Read Naturally Work with small groups of students to improve reading skills Coordinator Position Open
Art Program Assist the visiting Artist by helping with the students, set up and clean up Tiffany Nelson
Acorns on Fridays Care for younger siblings in the preschool room while parents are out in the Field Position Open
Pizza Lunches Take orders at school on Tuesdays, distribute at lunch time on Thursdays. (year-round) Rachel Preston

Leadership and Support

Room Parent Coordinate the classroom assistance schedule and Friday field study volunteers, assist with other community and classroom events.  Lori Skiles
Community Service Research and list volunteer opportunities for students, once per quarter. Lori Skiles
Parent Council Plan community events, help to keep families connected, and coordinate volunteer activities and teacher support. Lori Skiles
Office Assistance Help Katy in the office Katy Schnoor
Arts Recommend artists in residence and coordinate with artists Tiffany Nelson
Newsletter Publish weekly newsletter and other communications. Julie Nielsen

Fundraising

Auction Arrange event details, prepare auction baskets, computer data entry, invitations, centerpieces, wine labels, marketing, and more! (Fall-Winter) Darcey Bone
Bingo Night Ticket desk, set up, raffle tickets, serve dinner, concession stand. (Fall) Darcey Bone
Jog a Thon Collect pledge sheets, arrange volunteers, help count laps, collect donations. (Spring) Darcey Bone
Wreath Sales Advertise, collect orders, supervise distribution. (Fall) Rachel Preston
Tree Sales Assist the day of the sale, bring food, sell snacks, advertise. Darcey Bone
Scholastic Book Fair Arrange event dates, setup/take down each day for one week, volunteer each day for sales. (Spring) Amy Pederson
Scrip Collect scrip orders, advertise, distribute cards monthly. (year-round) Mali Geister
Chinook books Coordinate annual sale, marketing, take orders, distribute books. (Fall) Darcey Bone
Plant sale Coordinate annual sale, marketing, take orders, distribute plants. (Spring) Darcey Bone

Technology

Technology Coordinator Ensure that the on-site computers, laptops, and network is in top shape, work with contract service agency and staff. Andy Bowlin
Website Keep web site current, post articles, photos. Molly Nwokoma
Email Support the school’s email system and manage accounts, training staff. Position Open

Facilities

Facilities Maintenance of the main building and portables, including minor repairs, grounds & landscaping. Casey Beatty
School Garden Weeding, planting, projects as scheduled Kacie Rae