Volunteer
Our schools and community are built on the partnership and involvement of our amazing parents. We are stronger together. Whether you're working side-by-side with your child, leading a field trip, or volunteering in our offices, we value your help and know your child will appreciate having you there.
Sign Up to VolunteerVolunteer Opportunities
We offer a variety of opportunities for parents to become involved in school or at home. Call our office at 616-785‑2700 to discuss available opportunities.
Office / Library Assistants
Commitment
1-4 days/week for 3 hoursDetails
Assist the office staff, principal, and/or registrar with common office duties i.e. copies, notes, filing, curating, etField Trip Drivers & Chaperones
Commitment
2 days/week for 1 hourDetails
Assist on school field trips by either supervising activities away from school or by driving a small group of students to a field trip or event. Must be 21 years of age, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to provide proof of insurance.PTO Members
Commitment
VariesDetails
Assist with planning or organizing events, talking with other parents, setting up events, or planning for the school year. Flexible based on interests. Work with PTO President and other parents on planning for the school year. Must be collaborative, organized, and available some nights.Volunteer Requirements
Our highest priority is keeping our schools safe, so we’ve established a variety of security levels based on available volunteer opportunities. Please review the levels below to understand the security requirements for each opportunity and the necessary corresponding forms that must be completed before serving.
Level One
A school employee will always supervise the volunteer. Volunteers can work in classrooms and the office, but cannot handle money.
Requirements:
- Volunteer Authorization
- Release Form
- State-Issued Photo ID
Level Two
A school employee or Level 3 volunteer provides limited supervision to the volunteer. Field trip chaperones, drivers, recess monitors are Level 2.
Requirements:
- Volunteer Authorization Release Form
- State-Issued Photo ID
- Background Check
Level Three
Volunteers can work with students with no direct supervision. They can chaperone overnight field trips and tutor students.
Requirements:
- Volunteer Authorization Form
- State-Issued Photo ID
- Background Check
Interested in Volunteering?
Log in to the Parent Portal or contact the school at 616-785-2700 to sign up as a volunteer. You can also check out our Volunteer FAQ to learn more about volunteering.