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Interested in volunteering but not sure where to start?

Parent Involvement – It Takes a Village!

Parent Involvement takes many forms at Woodlake Elementary Community Charter, where our commitment to quality education is paramount. As shared stakeholders, our school charter gives community members an equal responsibility in ensuring a varied and enriching education for all students. The innovative programs and supplements that benefit all students at Woodlake rely on the donation of time and resources by parents, teachers, staff, neighbors and our partners in the community to make Woodlake a well-rounded educational experience for all our kids – and the kids to follow. Volunteer should strive to make a positive impact through the gift of their time and actively contribute to the success of the school, events, and initiatives.

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Bring your ideas/strengths/interests to the school! Below are just some of the amazing programs here at Woodlake that need resources and or volunteers:

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  • Room Parents

  • Book Fair*

  • Friday Recycling*

  • Spirit Wear*

  • Snack Shack*

  • Monster Bash*

  • Movie Nights*

  • Spring Silent Auction*

  • Night of the Arts*

  • Talent Show

  • Teacher & Staff Appreciation/Hospitality

  • Yearbook*

  • Woodlake Horticulture Club & Campus Landscaping Program*

  • Traffic and Safety*

  • Webmaster*

  • Corporate Sponsors*

  • ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee)

  • Grant Seeking*

  • …and more!


*Denotes events or programs where volunteer opportunities are available outside of school hours and do not require you to complete the LAUSD volunteer process.


If you wish to volunteer in the classroom or anywhere on campus during school hours, you must be approved through LAUSD. All LAUSD volunteers must complete a School Volunteer Application before coming into the classroom. A tuberculosis (TB) clearance must be on file and is good for 4 years. Once received, your completed application and TB test will be submitted to the LAUSD Parent Community Service Branch (PCSB). Follow this link to apply to be a volunteer today! PCSS / Volunteer Application Process (lausd.net).


A few good things to know: (Review the Volunteer Code of Conduct form:
Commitment Form 2024-2025.pdf (lausd.org) )

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  • Discipline is the teacher’s responsibility.

  • All student work and behavior is confidential.

  • Children who are not enrolled at the school, or are to the class you are volunteering in, are not allowed in that classroom.

  • Please inform the teacher if you are unable to volunteer at your assigned time so they can plan accordingly.

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For safety and emergencies, all visitors MUST sign in the office on either the visitor or volunteer log if you enter the premises between 8:00 am and 2:23 pm. You must wear a yellow visitor sticker or LAUSD badge and sign OUT when you leave campus. If your name is listed as being on campus you will be part of the list of people that are searched for in case of an emergency, so please sign out. You are welcome to come on campus after 2:23 pm to pick up your child.
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Helpful Volunteer Descriptions & Opportunities

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Room Parent:

  • Help maintain & update the classroom roster as needed

  • Share Class News & Updates weekly or as needed

  • Share communication from the teacher with class as directed by teacher

  • Help make sure classroom helper volunteer positions (as requested by the teacher) are filled

  • Coordinate volunteers for class activities and events/parties as needed

  • Coordinate approved photos for the class fun page in the yearbook.

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In-Class Volunteer:

  • Work with the teacher in the classroom to support ALL students. We are not solely our child’s assistant.

  • Helping assist the students during your class’s enrichment opportunities like Art, Music, Library, Garden or Tech Lab. Check with your Teacher for the dates/times needed.

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Photographer:

  • Taking as many pictures as possible, with permission, at as many events as possible to contribute to our annual yearbook. Action shots with student faces obscured, or not visible, are also useful for adding to the website.

  • Coordinate with Room Parent on uploading photos to Class Page or shared protected photo app

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At-Home Volunteer (LAUSD approval not required):

  • Take home paperwork to prepare for teacher

  • Help make sign-up sheets for classroom needs or parties. Do shopping for the class or PTSA.

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Early Morning Volunteering:
If you are available to volunteer between 7:30 and 8:00 AM, consider the following:

  • Morning Drop Off Valet – visit the school office to see which gates need the most help

  • Friday Recycling (LAUSD approval not required, see current year’s schedule and sign-up form)


School Day Volunteering:
If you are available to volunteer during school hours, consider the following:

  • PE Volunteers (Weekly for 1 hour): check with your teacher for specific date/time

  • Studio Art Class Volunteer in room 29 with Ms. Sharon: Consider volunteering as often as you can, helpers are welcome in all art classes during the week in addition to your child's class time.

  • Field Trip Chaperone (Up to 3 times a year) – check with your room parent/teacher

  • Classroom Volunteer (From 1 time to everyday) – check with your room parent/teacher

  • Classroom/Grade Level Party Helper (From 1 time to every celebrated holiday) – check with your room parent/teacher

  • Library Volunteer: Check with your teacher for the day & consider volunteering for class times in addition to your child's. For a complete library schedule check with Lucie Dent, Librarian.

  • Tech or Science Lab, Garden, and additional special projects Volunteer–see current year program offerings and check with your teacher/Main Office

  • Yearbook (being on campus to take photos): Spirit Weeks, staff photos, students enjoying our enrichment programs, assemblies…October - April.

 

After School Volunteering (LAUSD approval not required):
If you are available to volunteer immediately after school gets out, consider these options:

  • Snack Shack (Weekly, typically Fridays). 2:23 - 3:00pm. See current sign-up form

  • Attend Governance Council (Monthly, Thursdays). 2:30 - 3:30pm. Check the school calendar

  • Attend Committee Meetings (Monthly, Tuesdays). 1:15 - 2:15pm. Check the school calendar

  • Assist a teacher in running an after-school Homework Club – check current offerings and the sponsor teacher in the Main Office

  • Help with Fundraisers. Contact Marin Silvers email marin.silvers@gmail.com

  • Help decorate for special school events like the Halloween Parade, Winter Choral Music Performance, Earth Day, Night of the Arts, Fun Run – check with your teacher or PTSA


Evening Volunteering (LAUSD approval not required):
If after 6 p.m. is when you are available, then consider:

  • Attend our PTSA general meetings (Monthly, First Wednesday). 6:30 pm, Check the school calendar

  • Monster Bash Committee (4-6 meetings before September-October).

  • Online Auction - anytime from your home computer and/or solicitations during the day. (September-February).

  • Woodlake Family Dance Committee (4 meetings November-February).

  • Night of the Arts (NOTA) Committee (4 meetings January-April).

  • Talent Show Helper (4 meetings April-May).

  • Yearbook - anytime from your home computer to create pages and/or on campus to take photos. (October-April).


Weekend Volunteering (LAUSD approval not required):
If you are available to volunteer on the weekends, you can:

  • Volunteer to be on a planning committee for Monster Bash, Back to School Night, NOTA (Night of the Arts), Woodlake Family Dance, Open House, Movie Nights or other one-time events.

  • Help with set up, day-of, and break down of weekend events like Monster Bash, Family Dance, NOTA and Movie Night.

  • Help by signing up for a 1 hour shift and/or to clean up after a weekend event like Monster Bash, Family Dance, NOTA and Movie Night.

Woodlake Wildcats

PTSA Website

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