Volunteer Services
Our Mission
At College Community School District, volunteers play a crucial role in the success of our educational programs, helping to bring our motto, “Success For All” to life. Many of our programs, events, and activities thrive because of the dedicated leadership and support from our volunteers. The mission of volunteering at Prairie is to enhance the educational experience of our students. Whether you assist in the classroom, library, or media centers, participate in field trips, support Parent-Teacher Organization events, or help with athletic and music events, your efforts are highly valued and appreciated by the School Board, administration, and staff.
How to Get Started
If you would like to volunteer, please begin by clicking the link below to complete our volunteer application. Applications must be submitted annually and at least 2 business days before you start volunteering with us. As part of the application process, all volunteers will be screened against the national sex offender database and are subject to a criminal background check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteering in the classroom
Contact your child’s teacher if you would like to volunteer in your child’s classroom. You must fill out the online application at least 2 business days before you plan to volunteer in our buildings. Contact the District Volunteer Coordinator if you are a community volunteer and would like help finding a volunteer placement in one of our classrooms.
Volunteering for field trips
Contact your child’s teacher if you would like to volunteer for your child’s field trips. You must fill out the online application at least 2 business days before the field trip. For example, you must register by Thursday for a Monday field trip. You must sign in at your child’s building and get a yellow badge before the field trip even if you are driving yourself.
Volunteering at our Early Childhood Center
If you are interested in volunteering in our Early Childhood Education Program which includes preschool classrooms, please contact the Early Childhood Education Center at 319-848-5296
Junior High Students Volunteering at Prairie Elementary Schools
Step 1. Fill out and return the Point Parent Student Volunteer Letter to the Guidance Office Secretary so they can scan and send to the Volunteer Coordinator. Or if you prefer, take a picture of the SIGNED form and submit it with your application, there is an option within the Volunteer Application to do this. Note: You must select your affiliation as a College Community Student if you are uploading your Permission Slip with your application.
Step 2. On the same website, you must fill out the online Volunteer Application AND Student Volunteer Placement Request.
Step 3. Once all three have been submitted, wait for your Volunteer Placement Confirmation Email, it will tell you what day, school and time you will be volunteering. If there’s a delay in receiving your placement email, please know that the Volunteer Coordinator is awaiting confirmation from teachers regarding the availability of your requested placement. We appreciate your patience as we work to accommodate your request.
High School Students Volunteering at Prairie Elementary Schools
Step 1. Fill out and return the to the Guidance Office Secretary so they can scan and send to the Volunteer Coordinator. Or if you prefer, take a picture of the SIGNED form and submit it with your application, there is an option within the Volunteer Application to do this. Note: You must select your affiliation as a College Community Student if you are uploading your Permission Slip with your application.
9th Graders use this permission slip: 24-25 9th Parent Student Volunteer Letter
10th-12th Graders use this permission slip: PHS Student Volunteer Letter
Step 2. On the same website, you must fill out the online Volunteer Application AND Student Volunteer Placement Request.
Step 3. Once all three have been submitted, wait for your Volunteer Placement Confirmation Email, it will tell you what day, school and time you will be volunteering. If there’s a delay in receiving your placement email, please know that the Volunteer Coordinator is awaiting confirmation from teachers regarding the availability of your requested placement. We appreciate your patience as we work to accommodate your request.
Additional Links
- Sign Up: Volunteer Venue Newsletter
- Volunteer Services Curriculum
- PHS Volunteer Cord Information
- Volunteer Guidelines & Expectations
- Volunteer Job Descriptions
- Volunteer Bullying Prevention Guide
- Volunteer School Board Policy
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