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Volunteer Overview • Volunteer Descriptions

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Volunteer Descriptions

Onsite Volunteering

Note: Proof of TB Test is required every 4 years for Onsite Volunteering.

Afternoon Traffic Flow
Parents assist with Afternoon Traffic Flow to minimize traffic tie-ups and insure child safety around cars. Volunteers help once each week for 20 minutes. Volunteer here

Library Volunteer
The Library Volunteers help in the school library, checking books in and out, returning books to shelves, and other special projects. This is ideal for parents interested in volunteer job sharing. Volunteers usually help weekly for 1 to 3 hours. Volunteer here

Lunch Yard Duty
The Lunch Yard Duty volunteers supervise children during their lunch periods (12:20-1:15). Several people are needed each school day to cover the kindergarten, primary, and upper grade tables and playgrounds. Volunteer here

Office Copying
Parent volunteers are needed to copy classroom materials for the teachers. Parents will be trained to use the school's professional copy machine, and volunteers are needed for 1 to 2 hours each week. Volunteer here

Picture Day Volunteer
Each fall and spring the Picture Day Volunteers bring students to and from classes for the taking of school pictures. Volunteering is for 1 to 3 hour on the day of picture taking. Volunteer here

Room Parents
The Room Parents ensure the three class parties - Halloween, Winter Holiday and Valentine's Day - are planned and executed. The room parents also coordinate year-end teacher recognition from the class. This is ideal for parents interested in volunteer job sharing. You may also contact your teacher directly to volunteer. Volunteer here

Running Program
This PTA-sponsored program is held at lunchtime (12:20-1:15) on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. All students (first through fifth grade) are encouraged to participate. The Running Program Chairperson and volunteers procure prizes and treats, track laps, cheer on runners, and give well-earned recognition to participating students. Volunteer here

Vision and Hearing Test Volunteers
Vision and Hearing Test Volunteers bring students to and from classes for the school's annual vision and hearing tests. Volunteering is for 3 hours on the day of the test. Volunteer here

Special Event Volunteering

Book Fair - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The Book Fair is held in November and net proceeds go directly to supporting the Lincoln library and computer lab. The Book Fair chairperson, committee and event volunteers manage all aspects of this week-long event. Volunteer here

Carnival - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The Lincoln Carnival is a one-day event designed to build stronger Lincoln community ties through a day of fun and celebration. The Carnival chairperson, committee and event volunteers plan and implement all aspects of this event which is held on school grounds during the last quarter of the school year. Volunteer here

Disaster Preparedness - Chairperson and support volunteers
The Disaster Preparedness chairperson and support volunteers prepare disaster kits and provide support for the school's earthquake and fire drills. Volunteer here

Holiday Baskets - Chairperson, committee and support volunteers
The Holiday Baskets volunteers solicit donations, then produce and distribute holiday baskets for needy families. Volunteer here

Ice Cream Social - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The volunteers host an Ice Cream Social for the Lincoln families in March as a means to build stronger ties within our school community. Volunteer here

International Night - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The International NIght celebrates Lincoln's rich diversity with exchanges of music and dance plus favorite ethnic dishes. The volunteers are responsible for all aspects of planning and executing this event. Volunteer here

Red Ribbon Week - Chairperson, committee and support volunteers
The Red Ribbon Week event is about drug and alcohol awareness. Volunteers help plan and execute this event. Volunteer here

Teacher Appreciation - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The Teacher Appreciation Chairperson, committee and volunteers host a Back to School Luncheon in August for teachers and organizes the Teacher Appreciation Week in April. Volunteer here

University Day - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The University Day volunteers produce three University Days during the school year. These events feature guest speakers who talk about their occupations giving students a sense of a broader universe of careers and the educational requirements behind them. Volunteer here

Welcome Back Dinner - Chairperson, committee and event volunteers
The Welcome Back Dinner is held at the beginning of the year to welcome new families and renew ties with returning students and their families. The Welcome Dinner volunteers plan and implement all aspects of this event. Volunteer here

Virtual Volunteering

Directory - Chairperson
The Directory chairperson gathers families' names and addresses into a directory that is distributed to Lincoln PTA members. Volunteer here

PTA Membership - Chairperson
The PTA Membership chairperson is responsible for promoting PTA membership with the goal of involving all the parents. Volunteer here

Give-A-Book - Chairperson
The Give-A-Book chairperson promotes and acknowledges the donation of books to the school library. Volunteer here

Reflections Contest - Chairperson and committee
The PTA Reflections Contest is a national contest designed to promote creative expression through original works in such categories as art, music, literature and photography. The Reflections Contest volunteers promote Lincoln student participation in the contest. Volunteer here

Volunteer Coordinator - Chairperson
The Volunteer Coordinator coordinates parent volunteers with committees and serves as a liaison between volunteers and staff. Volunteer here

Year Book - Chairperson, committee and support volunteers
The volunteers publish the Lincoln Year Book that is available for students to purchase. Volunteer here

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