Patty Lyden, Volunteer Coordinator

WELCOME TO PARKWOOD VOLUNTEERING

Welcome to our school and to a culture of dynamic education, where teachers, students, and parents combine to make a powerful team. Volunteering in the classroom and on field trips offers many opportunities for you to make new friends, to get to know your child's teachers, and to learn new teaching skills. You will become an integral part of our school's success.

As a volunteer, you might be a:

• Math facts tutor                          Check out the "Discussion" page for open
  
• Reading partner                             positions now!
  
• Journaling buddy
• Bulletin board arranger
• Sight words coach
• Penmanship guide
• Writing coach
• Band/orchestra assistant

Or, you may want to:

• Help with language interpreting
• Make copies for teachers
• Go on field trips
• Coach drama groups
• Support a non-English speaking student in the classroom
• Help with art projects
• Shelve library books
• Tutor students in playing the recorder
• Guide a small group in gardening
• Come up with ideas we haven't thought of yet!

Opportunities are varied and interesting. Check out the Announcements page to begin!