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Volunteers

Osborn School District #8

 

Volunteers in Our Schools

The Osborn School District offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities.  Some assignments provide the volunteer with a chance to work with children, while other experiences are available for those who prefer not to work directly with children.

Volunteers are able to choose the areas that interest them and decide how many hours and days they choose to contribute. Below are some of the areas our volunteers assist in. For a complete listing, please visit our Volunteer Handbook.

If you would like to volunteer in one of our schools, please fill out the attached Volunteer Application and call or email our Volunteer Coordinator, Sindi Westberg (602) 707-2032 for more information.

Classroom Assistance Volunteer

This volunteer works with the teacher and performs tasks such as putting up bulletin boards, correcting papers, preparing teaching aids and specific learning materials, duplicating worksheets, and other jobs which will allow the teacher to have more time to plan for and teach students.

OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program

The District is seeking volunteers to be part of the OASIS Intergenerational Tutoring Program sponsored by Robinson-May/Macys. Volunteers, the District and OASIS work together to help children build reading skills, self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning. Training and supplies and materials are provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child! Twelve community members who tutored students last year returned for another year to help children. They indicate that they love the contact with the children and children relish the opportunity for one-on-one interactions with an interested adult. A winning combination!

Our new tutor training will be held in September, however other training sessions may be available at other locations. Call our Volunteer Coordinator, Sindi Westberg (602) 707-2032 for more information or to volunteer.

Ballet Accompaniment Pianist

This special volunteer accompanies Ballet practice and performance. The Clarendon and Encanto schools have a Ballet program serving approximately 100 students.

Volunteer Goals

The major goal of the Osborn School District Volunteer Program is to assist our schools in providing the best possible education for each student.  The services of volunteers are utilized in classes and offices to accomplish the following objectives:

  • To support teachers and school personnel by carrying out non-instructional tasks.

  • To provide teachers with more time to work with students.

  • To enrich the curriculum and children’s learning opportunities.

  • To provide individual attention to those children who need more one-on-one assistance than the classroom teacher is able to provide.

  • To promote a school-home-community partnership for quality education.