Volunteer Roles & Descriptions

Parents/guardians are required to fulfill a minimum of two volunteer positions, 2 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 does fulfill one hour of this requirement.  

The Volunteer Coordinator will also work with you to find volunteer spots that will fit your schedule, even if things appear to be full.

Classroom Teacher Aide:

• Supports the teacher by assisting with classroom activities
• Helps provide a safe and nurturing environment for the children
• Please keep eyes on students and class (should not be on a computer or phone)
• *May be able to bring a child who is not in the class with you during your volunteer hour, as long as the child is not disruptive – Be sure to talk to the teacher first!

Set Up:

• Help set up the tables and chairs in the meeting areas and classrooms for G.I.F.T. classes to begin
• Put up signs for the convenience of G.I.F.T. members to find their way

*Door Monitor:

• Sit by the front door of G.I.F.T. to open the door for all G.I.F.T. members
• Makes sure all entering are a part of G.I.F.T. - We want to make sure there are not strangers wandering in the building to be near our children and our belongings.
• Charge of the walkie-talkies for the door and the outside walkie-talkie used for teachers taking students outside

*Hall Monitor:

• Ensures there is a volunteer(s) in each classroom, door monitor & stairwell monitor
• Helps fill an open volunteer role with the floaters for that specific hour
• Sits in the lower level hall to monitor and limit noise
• Assist in an extra person for bathroom breaks during classes
• Check the downstairs bathrooms to make sure counters and floors are clean. Report to the Building Liaison if more toilet paper is needed.
• Charge of the walkie-talkie for the hallway

*Stairwell Monitor:

• Make sure students are quiet going up and down the stairs
• Check the main floor bathrooms to make sure counters and floors are clean. Report to the Building Liaison if more toilet paper is needed.
• Charge of the walkie-talkie

Floater:

• Be available to fill in for a volunteer role if someone is absent or late that hour
• Roles may include:  Classroom aid, stairwell monitor, door monitor or hall monitor
• Expect to be used every week, possibly at the last minute

*Nursey Attendant:

• Clean up the nursery - Sanitize the area and pick up toys

Clean Up:

• Help clean up the tables and chairs in the meeting areas and classrooms after a day of G.I.F.T. classes
• Clean up the church so we leave things looking nice

*Field Trip Committee:

• Each member of this team will plan special Field Trip days throughout the year
• This position will require 24 hours of work to make plans, reservations, collect payments (if needed), and more.  This work can be done at home or at G.I.F.T. 

*Events Committee:

• This team will plan for special events throughout the year - Events may vary but will include Sharing Day (soup potluck), Craft Fair, Valentines Exchange Day, Around the World Day/Science Day and Evening of the Arts
• Each team member will be required to plan, prep, and serve at the events. Attendance during these events to set up and clean up the event is required
• Please be aware that past knowledge of these events is not necessary
• This volunteer covers 24 hours of work - Those 24 hours will be done at your own/the team's time schedule.

(*) Suitable volunteer role with little children