Fill out, sign and return the PAC Volunteer Form to the school office to get started volunteering with PAC. Volunteers must also complete school paperwork including law enforcement background checks prior to volunteering with children. Please fill out and return the District Background Check Form as well.
In addition to these opportunities, the school also needs volunteers in the Bowman Beyond Project
Volunteer Areas with PAC Include:
FUNDRAISING-
o Fundraising Events (such as Pampered Chef, Wreath Sale, Poinsettia Sale, Spring Event): Help out in various capacities to make fundraisers successful. Assignments can range from planning and coordinating the events, to collection of money, helping students organize their class fundraisers, concessions, etc., as needed. Tasks vary in length of time needed from working a shift lasting about two hours to a full school day or evening.
CLERICAL-
o Newsletters: Prepare newsletters for mailing generally two to three hours once a month.
o Office/Clerical: Assist in office as needed for a variety of tasks.
o Student Directory: Soliciting local businesses for advertising, compiling directory forms, sourcing printing, organizing the directory and computer work. This team will generate the parent network directory. Included in the directory will be the student's name, parent's name, address, e-mail address and their phone number. This will be a first for SHS.
SCHOOL FUNCTIONS-
o Library/Media Center: Work with the librarian. Shelving and inventory books. Times are flexible.
o Textbook Depository: Assist staff with the receiving of and disbursement of textbooks on a trimester schedule. Each trimester two days before and four days after end of trimester. Full day beginning at 7am and ending at 3pm; with shifts that can be as short as two hours in length.
o State Testing: Proctoring for students as they complete TESA testing.
o Registration: Handing out schedules, providing maps and assisting staff as needed. One and two hour shifts in late August.
o Conferences: Handing out progress reports and assisting staff as needed. One and two hour shifts.
o Schedule Distribution: Handing out schedules on the morning of the first day of each trimester. One hour shift.
o School Beautification: Caring for the grounds around the school. Weeding, bark spreading and general sprucing to keep our outside reflecting pride for the whole. Two to four hour shifts, a few times a year.
SCHOOL EVENTS -
o Classified & Certified (Teacher) Appreciation Week: Our chance to show appreciation for the dedicated teachers/ classified staff by utilizing creative parents to organize and implement various activities throughout Appreciation Week.
o Dance Assistance: Provide support to various areas such as coat check and refreshments during dances.
o Assisting with Class Activities (Freshman - Senior): Under direction of the Activities Director volunteers will assist students to accomplish their tasks for various school activities, such as Homecoming.
SCHOOL TO WORK AND SCHOOL TO COLLEGE-
o Tours of My Business: Arranging and guiding students and chaperones on a tour of your company.
o Obtaining Guest Speakers: Assisting counseling center or staff to select appropriate speakers for career and college bound students.
o Being a Guest Speaker: Various events surrounding preparation for career and college benefit from your experience and perspective.
o College Planning Events Organization: Assist in organizing events in every area.
o College Planning Mentoring: The Bowmen Beyond Program prepares students for post high school career, training and education paths. Volunteers will work with Counseling Center (training provided) to assist students in creating a plan for their future.