Thank you for clicking on and looking into the opportunities and process to become a Mount Vernon School District Volunteer. Volunteer service is vital to the success of our schools. Whether you are looking for approval to attend a field trip or approval to be in the school or classroom daily, we would love to have you participate. Studies have shown that interest and support of our learners demonstrates the importance of education. We encourage parents and community members to volunteer by working in classrooms, through assistance with activities, and by chaperoning on field trips. Parents, grandparents, students and community members are all invited to help make a difference in our schools.
Mount Vernon School District policy requires that all volunteers complete a Volunteer Application prior to volunteering in the schools. Applications need to be completed at least two weeks prior to volunteering. This is particularly important for field trip requests as the volume may cause delays in processing. Get your applications completed early!
The district will soon be transitioning to a different Online Volunteer Application System. Until that is released, we ask your patience. Once the new site is available, you will find a link here to complete your application.
If you have additional questions, please send us an email at volunteer@mvsd320.org.
The following are some specific opportunities that exist within Mount Vernon Schools for volunteers to contribute their time and energy:
5th Grade After School STEM: volunteers are needed to provide more exposure for students to science, engineering and technological concepts, ideas and practices, as well as mentor students towards becoming independent and inquisitive learners.
Support Centers: Volunteers will assist professional tutors and help students complete their homework.
Reading Tutor: Volunteers will be trained and partnered with small groups or individual students. Tutoring sessions may be daily or weekly depending on volunteer's schedule.
Math Tutor: Volunteers will be trained and partnered with small groups or individual students. Tutoring sessions may be daily or weekly depending on volunteer's schedule.
Junior Achievement Consultant: Volunteers will be trained and provided materials to teach five 30-minute lessons in a classroom.
Before-School Breakfast Reading Club: Volunteers will listen to students read. Club meets prior to the start of the regular school day.
Chess Club: Help teach students to play chess and prepare for tournaments.
Homework Club: Help students finish classroom assignments.
Recess Game Leader: Lead students in games and activities such as kickball, softball, basketball, etc.
Classroom Assistant: Assist the teacher with materials preparation, correcting papers, special projects and helping students.
Classroom Computer Assistant: Volunteers needed to work with students on computers.
Library Assistant: Help with processing new books, shelving, assisting students and general library duties.
Schoolwide Lice Prevention Team: Volunteers are needed on a regular and/or intermittent basis to help with the detection of head lice, education of parents, follow-up and prevention. Special training will be provided.
