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Volunteers are the Heart of America - We Salute and Thank Them.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
As a volunteer, you are assisting the staff in their daily effort to provide the best possible educational experiences for each child in the school. It is the intent of our district to use volunteers to enhance our educational programs. As a volunteer, you are a valuable special resource for classroom support and enrichment.
REWARDS OF VOLUNTEERING
"Sometimes the most important gift is your time." -
Volunteering is more than an opportunity to help others. It is:
Meeting new people.
Giving of time and talent.
Personal growth and satisfaction.
Being active and useful.
Enjoyment and a sense of accomplishment.
An opportunity to learn valuable skills that you might use in future endeavors.
The knowledge that the work you are doing directly affects the quality of education for the students of MSAD#1.
A better understanding of how students learn.
A NOTE FOR PARENTS
MSAD#1 provides many wonderful experiences for your child. We invite you to be an active participant in this process by becoming a parent volunteer. If you work during the school day, there are still many ways that you can help. You could volunteer for evening activities such as calling committees, clerical work, chaperoning, etc. Also, you could invite a grandparent or other relative to become involved. Volunteering is a rewarding experience and you can really make a difference.
A NOTE FOR BUSINESSES
We are extremely proud of our many business partnerships in MSAD#1. We have nearly 100 businesses and business personnel who assit us with our annual PIHS Job Shadowing Program and over 50 businesses participate in our PIHS Goldcat Card Program. In addition, we invite several business people to present workshops at our annual PIHS Work Ethics Program. Several area businesses encourage their employees to tutor and mentor in our schools. Also, many of our classroom have Business Lunch Buddies. Monetary donations are often given to assist our students with special projects and trips. These are just a few examples of how our business community is a major influence on the educational experiences that prepare our youth for the future work force. If you are an established partner, we thank you for all you do. If you are not yet playing an active role in our educational system, please consider joining a growing number of people who are making a difference.
A NOTE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
"The miracle is this - the more we share, the more we have. "
We invite our seniors to use their life skills to answer the call of our youth in need. We will try to match you to a volunteer project that draws on your strengths and interests and supports you in making a difference. Volunteers work on a wide range of issues and topics including:
Volunteers help our school children build skills and work as classroom aides, educational support staff, tutors and mentors;
Volunteers help under privileged children keep warm by knitting or crocheting cold-weather clothing including hats, scarves, mittens, sweaters, and children's clothing.
WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER?
“Volunteering is the perfect opportunity to learn something new.”
Meet new and interesting people.
Studies have shown long lasting health benefits from volunteering. It keeps you young!
No prior experience necessary! Your lifetime of experience makes volunteering work.
If you are newly retired, volunteering can help you to make the transition from the 9 to 5 work week.
We are extremely proud of our senior volunteers. We work closely with our local Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in trying to fill some of our special requests. We hope that you will consider volunteering by contacting your local RSVP or our Volunteer Office at M.S.A.D. #1.
A NOTE FOR STUDENTS
We encourage all of you to explore ways to become involved by volunteering within your school and community. Many of our students already volunteer by tutoring, mentoring, working at TAMC, assisting our main offices, assisting special projects such as the Spring Art Show, etc. The opportunities are endless. Through volunteering, you will gain confidence, communication skills, and job skills. Volunteer service is self-rewarding and the benefits to the school and community are immeasurable. Please consider joining that group of young people who are making a difference.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
District Wide Opportunities
Classroom Volunteer Opportunities
Guest Readers
Guest Speakers
Career Exploration Mentors
Goldcat Sponsors
Tutoring
Mentoring
Business Lunch Buddy
Textbooks on Tape
Bulletin Boards
Data EntryClassroom Assistants
Tutors
Mentors
Library Assistants
Field Trip Assistants
Clerical Assistants
Bulletin Boards
Chaperones
and more!PROCEDURES TO VOLUNTEER
If you wish to become a parent volunteer, please contact your school's teacher or principal. If you are interested in becoming a tutor or mentor, please contact the MSAD#1 Volunteer Services Office. If you wish to become a business partner, please contact the MSAD#1 Volunteer Services Office. All (non-parent) classroom volunteers need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. (These can be found at the MSAD#1 Volunteer Services Office.) All classroom volunteers and visitors need to sign a Memorandum of Understanding. (These can be found at each school and at the MSAD#1 Volunteer Services Office.) All volunteers need to report to the school's main office and sign in on the "Volunteer Time Log."
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION WEB SITES FOR SCHOOLS
VolunteerMaine.org
www.energizeinc.com/ideas.html
www.championsoflight.org/appreciation/volunteer_vol1.htm
www.thankscompany.com
SCHOOL PHONE NUMBERS
764-0121
764-4474
764-1356
764-1589
764-8104
764-8106
768-3386
764-1289
Maine School Administrative District #1
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