Volunteer
A message from the Superintendent
Thank you for choosing to share your time and talents as a school volunteer! We hope this experience brings you as much joy and fulfillment as it does for our students.
Volunteering in a school can be a new adventure for many adults, different from what you might remember from childhood. There’s so much to love about being a volunteer: you get to inspire our students, support our staff in meeting their needs, and strengthen the connection between our schools and the community. Each visit makes you a part of our school family, and you truly make a difference—your efforts are deeply appreciated!
You’ll find our volunteer handbook below. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. On behalf of the students and staff of RSU 22, thank you for your wonderful commitment to volunteering!
Warm regards,
Nick Raymond
Superintendent of Schools
Volunteer Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Volunteer Opportunities
Opportunities
Parent involvement looks different for every family! Whether you have 15 minutes a month or 3 hours a week, whether you can visit during school hours or only volunteer from home in the evenings, there are meaningful ways to support our students and staff. We value ALL forms of involvement.
When you take the School Climate Survey this year, please know that cutting materials at home, sending encouraging notes, organizing a class party via email, helping with homework, and donating supplies all count as "volunteering on special projects." Your involvement—however it fits your family's schedule and resources—makes a difference.
PreK-5:
- Cut and prep materials: Laminating, bulletin board letters, game pieces, flashcards
- Assemble packets: Welcome bags, take-home folders, summer learning packets
- Create items: Learning games, thank-you cards
- Room parent: Coordinate celebrations and send reminders (all via email/text—no cost required)
6-12:
- Review/proofread student college essays or scholarship applications
- Research scholarship opportunities and create lists for counselors
- Help compile post-secondary planning resources (trade schools, gap year programs, military options)
- Mentor students on career pathways via email
All Grades:
- Digital support: Type worksheets, organize photos, update websites
- Translate documents for families who speak other languages
- Research: Grant opportunities, field trip options, community resources
PreK-5:
- Send encouraging notes prior to state testing
- Donate gently used items (books, games, art supplies, dress-up clothes)
6-12:
- Send encouraging notes for exams, performances, competitions
- Donate gently used items (books, professional clothing for interviews, art/tech supplies)
All Grades:
- Drop off/pick up supplies between home and school
- Tend gardens during summer/weekends
- Make reminder calls for events
- Water school gardens when school isn't in session
PreK-5:
- Read to a class
- Listen to students read or practice math facts
- Help students with coats/backpacks
- Pack cubbies with take-home notices
- Monitor lunch or recess
6-12:
- Guest speaker for a class period
- Lead a college/career discussion
- Provide feedback on student presentations or projects
All Grades:
- Make copies
- Label supplies
- Assist with school newsletters or flyers
SHARE YOUR TALENTS (One-time or Occasional)
PreK-5:
- Teach something: Language, cultural activity, art project, instrument, dance, song
- Share cultural traditions or celebrations
- Virtual mystery reader
6-12:
- College/career guidance: Share your college experience, career path, or industry insights
- Portfolio/project reviews: Provide feedback on senior projects, capstone work, or career-tech portfolios
- Mock job interviews
- Judge science fairs, debates, or academic competitions
- Lead SAT strategy sessions or study skills workshops
- Serve as industry mentor for internship programs
All Grades:
- Career talk (in person or via video)
- Professional skill sharing (graphic design, photography, editing, web design, etc.)
PreK-5:
- Extra eyes/ears: Concerts, talent shows, plays, grandparents' lunch
- Event support: Field Day, Halloween night, art exhibits, open house
- Field trip chaperone
6-12:
- Senior events: Help coordinate prom, graduation activities, senior nights
- Academic competitions: Quiz bowl, debate tournaments, science olympiad
- College fairs or post-secondary planning nights
- NHS/Honor Society activities
- Athletics: Attend games to cheer, help with concessions, run clock, be ball runner
All Grades:
- Chaperone dances
- Theater: Costumes, makeup, hair, scenery, backstage
- Competitions: Math meets, JCL convention, academic events
- Sell/bake for fundraisers
- Silent auctions, art exhibits, open house
PreK-5:
- Monitor bus line
- Tutor (math, reading, writing)
6-12:
- Coordinate internship or job shadowing opportunities through your workplace
- Alumni networking/mentoring
- Yearbook support (photography, layout, interviews)
- STEM club/robotics team support
All Grades:
- Substitute teacher
- Coach or assistant coach
- Kitchen help (breakfast/lunch)
- Ticket sales for events
- Host exchange students
- Maintain trails/grounds: Groom Reeds Brook Trail, prune apple trees, tend gardens
PreK-5:
- Help students get ready for the day/to go home
- Take attendance
6-12:
- Correct competition quizzes
- Write grant applications
All Grades:
- Organize and sort materials
- Create photo documentation
- Survey other parents about interests
Volunteer Requirements
Confidentiality
RSU 22 Volunteer Application
Please send your completed volunteer application to the main office of the school you wish to volunteer:
