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Frequent Volunteer Opportunities
Frequent volunteer activities typically happen during the AAPS School Day (approx 8am-4pm). You must commit to volunteering at least once a week for at least three months to apply for any of these roles. When you complete an application, you will provide us with your general interest in one of the roles below. After you complete the onboarding process, you will be able to see specific opportunities that match your general interest.Classroom Support Volunteer
As a Classroom support volunteer, you will provide an extra set of hands to your AAPS contact in a variety of ways. Your primary role is to be a positive role model for AAPS students. Classroom Support volunteers must commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week for at least three months.Literacy Support Volunteer
As a Literacy Support Volunteer, you will work with identified Elementary School students on specific literacy-building tasks and activites as directed by a Building Literacy Coach (BLC). Literacy Support volunteers must commit to attending an additional 1-hour in-person training and must volunteer at least 1 hour a week for at least 3 months.Math Support Volunteer
As a Math Support Volunteer, you will work with identified Elementary School students on specific math tasks and activites as directed by a Math Coach. Math Support volunteers must commit to attending an additional 1-hour training and must volunteer at least 1 hour a week for at least 3 months.Academic Support Volunteer
As an Academic support volunteer, you will work with students on their assignments as directed by an AAPS staff member. Proficiency in an Academic Subject is required for this role. Academic Support volunteers must commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week for at least three months.Bilingual Student Support Volunteer
Bilingual Student Support Volunteers provide positive adult role models for AAPS English Language Learner (ELL) students who need additional assistance with school work and/or an additional adult who speaks the student’s native language. Tasks can include help with assignments, literacy support, social engagement, math support, assistance during recess, lunchtime and more. You must be fluent in a language other than English in order to volunteer for this role. Volunteers must commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week for at least three months.ELL Student Support Volunteer
EL Student Support Volunteers provide support to AAPS English Language Learner (ELL) students who need additional assistance and support with their school work and/or additional social engagement. Volunteers must commit to volunteering at least 1 hour a week for at least three months.Library Support Volunteer
As a Library Support Volunteer, you will provide an extra set of hands to your AAPS librarian in a variety of ways. Your primary role is to be a positive role model for AAPS students. Tasks may include collecting books from the school building, checking in books, reshelving books, helping students find books, preparing for check out, checking out books to students, creating book and showcase displays, and more.Lunch/Recess Support Volunteer
As a Lunch/Recess support volunteer, you will supervise students at playtime and lunchtime (approximately 11am-1:15pm), helping to maintain a harmonious atmosphere and manage conflicts.Tasks can include organizing games and activities, helping students transition from lunch to recess, assisting staff and students during the lunch period, and other tasks as needed. The specific tasks you will be assigned will be determined by your AAPS contact.Office Support Volunteer
Assist the front office with basic clerical and administrative tasks.Interested in one of these opportunities? Complete the AAPS Volunteer Information and Interest form
One-Time Opportunities: Career Speakers, Field Trip Requests etc.We will post opportunties here as we receive them!
Volunteer Opportunities for Groups or OrganizationsAre you an organization that wants to partner with us? Complete the Partnership Request Form here.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Washtenaw offers a variety of opportunities for volunteers. We post many of our opportunities on that site as well. Search it and see what you find!
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