Volunteer

 Opportunities

Include:

Classroom assistant

Copy room worker

Book Fair worker

Field trip chaperones

Social events chaperones

The Listening Post program

Assisting with special events

Gates Chili School district Volunteer  approval process:

•  Complete a volunteer enrollment form.
  • Now available online! Click this link to apply.
•  Have your photo ID scanned into our Visitor Management system for screening.
•  Your name is submitted to the Board of education for approval at one of their bi-weekly meetings.

If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering, you may contact the School / Community Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Paula LaManna, at 247-5050, ext. 31114.

•  If you are a parent of an elementary student, you can find the volunteer enrollment form for each building in the section located on the bottom of this page. Check with your school’s Main Office staff to submit the form and get information on the process of being matched with a volunteer opportunity. You will need to complete a form, have your identification scanned through our Visitor Management System, and have your name approved by the Gates Chili Board of Education. The Board of Education meets bi-weekly and there may be several weeks' time lag in the approval process. Once your name is approved, you can begin your volunteer assignment.

• If you are a parent of a Middle School student, contact Ms. LaManna directly and complete the Middle School Parent Volunteer enrollment form in the section located on the bottom of this page. You will need to complete a form, have your identification scanned through our Visitor Management System, and have your name approved by the Gates Chili Board of Education. The Board of Education meets bi-weekly and there may be several weeks' time lag in the approval process. Once your name is approved, you can begin your volunteer assignment. 

•  If you are a parent of a High School student, contact Ms. LaManna directly and complete the High School Parent Volunteer form in the section located on the bottom of this page You will need to complete a form, have your identification scanned through our Visitor Management System, and have your name approved by the Gates Chili Board of Education. The Board of Education meets bi-weekly and there may be several weeks' time lag in the approval process. Once your name is approved, you can begin your volunteer assignment. 

• If you are a member of the community who is not the parent/guardian of a Gates Chili School District student, contact Ms. LaManna directly and complete District Volunteer Form for Community Member in the  section located on the bottom of this page. Ms. LaManna will screen your application, interview you, and direct you to an appropriate volunteer placement, if available. You will need to have your identification scanned through our Visitor Management System, and have your name approved by the Gates Chili Board of Education. The Board of Education meets bi-weekly and there may be several weeks' time lag in the approval process. Once your name is approved, you can begin your volunteer assignment.

All forms can be found below, including the Code of Conduct for Volunteers and the Mission of the Volunteer Program.

For information on our special Middle School program, The Listening Post, go here for information. The District Volunteer Form is below in related files and on The Listening Post page.

Parents and students looking for information about Service Learning for Students go to the Service Learning Page here for information.