Participation Guidelines

Eastside Explorers is a completely volunteer-led homeschool group.  At least one parent from each family must commit to serve in Eastside on a short-term, volunteer basis by planning one field trip per year or assisting once per semester in a small group of your choice.  Contributions by our members are not only minimal, but they are a necessity in making Eastside successful.

Each member must commit to the following*:

• Agree to follow our By-Laws, Code of Conduct, Terms
• Respect our Statement of Faith
• Understand that EE leaders are unpaid volunteers who give of their own time and talents.  It is your responsibility to see to it that you fulfill your volunteer commitments, submit payments, or stay active within the group.  While we are here to fully support you and your family, we expect each family to be proactive in their membership.
• Fulfill your volunteer commitment promptly by contacting our Membership Team to coordinate immediately after registration or renewal.
• Be an active participant - attend a minimum of ONE non-class day event per month (i.e., park day, field trip, small group, party, etc.)
• Watch your children at all events or coordinate help from another parent
• Submit yearly membership dues and update your Family Profile
• Communicate promptly with leadership - this involves reading emails and responding within a reasonable timeframe
• Pay any field trips, class days, or other fees at the time of sign-up.  Non or late payments may result in removal from events, classes, or the EE group as a whole.
• Be a friend — we have many new families and even members without any extended family out here.  Share a smile, set up a playdate, get to know each other, and have fun on your homeschool journey together!

* Any conflict or non-fulfillment of these items may result in being removed from the group.