Volunteer
Overview of Volunteering in HSD
Volunteering as a parent or caretaker in the Hawthorne School District is a rewarding and meaningful way to get involved in your child's education and the community.
By volunteering, you have the opportunity to support teachers, staff, and students, and make a positive impact on the schools in the district.
There are many ways to get involved, including helping out in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, assisting with events and fundraisers, and more. Not only will you be able to contribute to the success of the district's schools, but you'll also have the chance to connect with other parents and build relationships within the community.
RESOURCES
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
There are many different ways to make an impact as a volunteer in our schools.
Each school site has varying needs, so be sure to check with your designated site to learn more. Some potential volunteer opportunities may include:
Supervision and safety
Helping with morning valet, acting as a crossing guard, supervising the playground, and supporting recess sports tournaments.
Reading mentor
Working with individual students or small groups to improve reading skills.
Library assistance
Helping to check out books, shelve materials, and organize the library.
Art or music support
Helping with art as an art docent, supporting music projects and performances, and prepping for teachers.
Event Support
Assisting with school events such as book fairs, selling school spirit wear, and fundraisers from planning to post-event clean up.
Chaperoning field trips
Accompanying students on educational outings and providing supervision.
How to Become a Volunteer
STEP 1
Connect with your
school site.
Visit your student’s school site and tell them you’d like to sign up as a school site volunteer.
STEP 2
Set up a meeting with
your school site.
During this meeting, you will review the volunteer handbook (hyperlinked), discuss your site’s specific volunteer needs, and be provided with additional instructions to verify your identity and eligibility to work in our schools.
STEP 3
Complete required
documentation and testing.
You will be required to complete a fingerprinting scan at Livescan as well as a simple tuberculosis test that no longer requires receiving a shot and monitoring for two days.