If there is one thing schools need more of, it is caring and responsible adult volunteers. The modern teacher has a myriad of paperwork, observations, meetings, lesson plans, modified lessons, and more to keep them busy from day to day. Another adult in the classroom can greatly reduce the stress of the homeroom teacher and, in turn, increase the effectiveness of the learning experience.
If you enjoy children or are a parent with a few extra hours you may want to invest your time in a local school on a regular basis. To start with, if you have children in the school system, talk to the teachers that they have had. Ask them if there is a need for volunteers and in what area. Some schools may need help in the office, resource rooms, and playgrounds, along with before and after school programs, or in the classroom. This should give you an idea of where you would be most useful. If you are not familiar with any of the teachers stop by the school office.
In either case, you will probably have to speak with the principal so he/she can get a feel for you. The principal will then ask the teachers if they are in need of an assistant. Don't feel rejected if your child's teacher declines the offer. Sometimes it is more disruptive to have a parent in the classroom.
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