Become a Community/Grandparent Volunteer
Join our local Community/Grandparent Volunteer Program in the York area. Enjoy the personal satisfaction of working with the elementary and secondary school students, teachers and administrators. As a volunteer you will bring your own experience and knowledge to our young people and your presence within the schools will help everyone appreciate the real value of living to be a 'grandperson'.
What does a Community/Grandparent Volunteer Do?
Volunteers can help in many ways; helping in the classroom or library, reading to young students, doing general office assistance to name a few. You will be part of the educational team, helping teachers and students.
Special Skills Needed?
NO. All you need to bring is yourself. The Community/Grandparent Volunteer Program has a need and a place for you with your individual talents and experiences.
Time Involved?
We need whatever time you can spare. A few hours a day, week, or month...it's all up to you.
Who Benefits?
Most of all, our students. They will learn to work with and communicate with adults. They will learn that older adults do care about their schools. You, as a volunteer will also benefit. You will meet new friends, learn new skills, and experience the joy of helping others.
It's a fact, the Community/Grandparent Program is designed to meet two important needs in York; that of our students who would profit from the special interest and caring of older people and the elders themselves who will find their skills valued and appreciated. Students need the opportunity to interact with the older generation. Volunteers may discover new joys utilizing their talents and skills.
How Do I Get Involved?
The Community/Grandparent Volunteer Program is part of the York Schools' Volunteer Program. The Coordinator recruits, interviews and places volunteers in the York School System with the concurrence of the school system administrations. Just fill out an application and criminal background check - return it to us and we will be in touch!
Community/Grandparent Volunteers Are Needed in the Following Areas:
Join our local Community/Grandparent Volunteer Program in the York area. Enjoy the personal satisfaction of working with the elementary and secondary school students, teachers and administrators. As a volunteer you will bring your own experience and knowledge to our young people and your presence within the schools will help everyone appreciate the real value of living to be a 'grandperson'.
What does a Community/Grandparent Volunteer Do?
Volunteers can help in many ways; helping in the classroom or library, reading to young students, doing general office assistance to name a few. You will be part of the educational team, helping teachers and students.
Special Skills Needed?
NO. All you need to bring is yourself. The Community/Grandparent Volunteer Program has a need and a place for you with your individual talents and experiences.
Time Involved?
We need whatever time you can spare. A few hours a day, week, or month...it's all up to you.
Who Benefits?
Most of all, our students. They will learn to work with and communicate with adults. They will learn that older adults do care about their schools. You, as a volunteer will also benefit. You will meet new friends, learn new skills, and experience the joy of helping others.
It's a fact, the Community/Grandparent Program is designed to meet two important needs in York; that of our students who would profit from the special interest and caring of older people and the elders themselves who will find their skills valued and appreciated. Students need the opportunity to interact with the older generation. Volunteers may discover new joys utilizing their talents and skills.
How Do I Get Involved?
The Community/Grandparent Volunteer Program is part of the York Schools' Volunteer Program. The Coordinator recruits, interviews and places volunteers in the York School System with the concurrence of the school system administrations. Just fill out an application and criminal background check - return it to us and we will be in touch!
Community/Grandparent Volunteers Are Needed in the Following Areas:
- Library
- Literacy
- Prepare Instruction Material
- Drama
- Science
- Sewing
- Enrichment Programs
- Guidance
- Special Events