Volunteer Roles
Parents and guardians are required to fulfill a minimum of two volunteer hours during the G.I.F.T. day, either during weekly co-op hours, through a parent-led committee, or a combination of both. Teaching a class fulfills one hour of this requirement.
The Volunteer Coordinator will also work with you to find volunteer opportunities that fit your schedule, even if roles appear to be full.
Weekly Co-op Volunteer Roles
Classroom Aide *
- Support the teacher by assisting with classroom activities as needed.
- Helps provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children.
- Please remain attentive to the students and class during this time (please avoid using phones or computers).
- May be able to bring a child who is not in the class during your volunteer hour, as long as the child is not disruptive. Please check with the teacher first.
Set Up
- Help arrange tables and chairs in meeting areas and classrooms so G.I.F.T. is ready for the day.
- Put up signs to help members find their way.
Door Monitor
- Sit by the front entrance to open the door for G.I.F.T. members as they arrive. This helps ensure that only authorized individuals enter the building.
- Confirm that everyone entering is part of G.I.F.T., maintaining a safe environment for our children and our belongings.
- You’ll have one walkie at the door for communication and will pass the outdoor walkie to teachers when they take students outside.
- Please remain at the door until the next scheduled volunteer arrives to relieve you.
Hall Monitor *
- Make sure each room has the required volunteer coverage.
- Help fill any open volunteer spots during your hour by coordinating with floaters or asking for help in The Hub, if needed.
- Monitor the hallways and bathrooms to ensure students are with a parent, using indoor voices, and not bringing food into those areas.
- Assist as an extra adult for bathroom breaks, if needed.
- Check bathrooms for tidiness, push down trash if necessary, confirm toilet paper is stocked, and notify the Building Liaison if supplies are low.
- A walkie-talkie will be provided for communication during your shift.
Floater
- Be prepared to step in and serve in a volunteer role if someone is absent or arrives late during that hour.
- Plan to serve weekly, sometimes with short notice.
- Please check in with the Hall Monitor at the beginning of your shift to let them know you are available if needed.
Nursery Close Out *
- Help tidy the nursery by taking out the trash, vacuuming, sanitizing surfaces, and returning toys to their proper places.
Close Out
- Help clean and reset the tables and chairs in meeting areas and classrooms.
Events Committee
- Plans special events throughout the year.
- Includes events such as Sharing Day, Craft Fair, Valentine’s Exchange, Around the World Day/Science Day, and Evening of the Arts.
- Members help plan, prep, and serve at events.
- Attendance for setup and cleanup is required.
- No prior experience is necessary.
- This role fulfills 24 volunteer hours on a flexible schedule.
* Suitable volunteer roles for parents with little children