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Volunteer Job Descriptions
Below is a listing of available volunteer opportunities at most schools. All
volunteers must complete a registration form before volunteering.
Instructional Volunteers
These volunteers provide direct services to five or fewer students on a regular
basis. Typically, tutors and mentors are in this category.
Tutors
A tutor may work one-on-one with a student or with small groups of students who
need to reinforce basic skills in an academic subject. Placements are made with
students from kindergarten through high school and with students in
vocational/career/technical.
ESOL- Teaching English for Speakers of Other Languages
ESOL tutors help non-English-speaking students increase their skills in
understanding, speaking, reading and writing English. Volunteers do not need to
speak the students' native languages.
Support Service Volunteers
These volunteers provide assistance to school personnel on a regular basis.
Classroom/clerical helpers are in this category.
Classroom Helpers
Volunteers work closely with classroom teachers and staff, assisting in various projects,
keeping records, preparing instructional materials and interacting with students. Duties in elementary
schools may include preparing bulletin boards, working on special projects, operating audiovisual equipment,
performing clerical duties, making instructional materials, reviewing homework and assisting with testing.
Media Center/Library Assistant
Volunteers in the school library/media center help fill teacher and student requests for services.
They may also work at the circulation desk, catalogue and shelve books, use a computer, mend books and
operate audiovisual equipment.
Computer Helpers
Computer helpers share their computer skills and knowledge of various models of computers and software.
Volunteers assist students and/or school staff in classrooms or administrative offices.
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