Helping hands, happy hearts, stronger Meadowlark.
At Meadowlark PTSA, we know everyone’s got a lot on their plates! Our goal is to make volunteering as easy and low-pressure as possible. Whether you can help once a year, 2 hours a week, or just when the stars align, we’ll find the perfect spot for you. Just follow these easy steps!
1. First, fill out this quick and easy volunteer interest survey.
(Take it even if you did it last year…at the very least your kids are older!)
Let us know what type of volunteering fits you best…with absolutely no commitment! We have room for everyone, from spreadsheet gurus and chair stackers to book readers and laminating experts.
2. Now let’s get you checked out and ready to go!
At Meadowlark, we ask all volunteers to complete a background check with fingerprints. This gives you access to volunteer throughout BVSD (and on field trips!) for the next five years. Click on the buttons below for more information and tips on the process. (It can take a couple of weeks, so it’s good to get started even before you know exactly what you want to do.)
If you have already completed your background check, skip on ahead!
Don’t know, email volunteer@mavsptsa.org and we can help you figure it out.
3. Gotta sign that Volunteer Agreement and a Confidentiality Agreement.
These are both annual requirements. The first is a BVSD form required of all volunteers and contractors, including a code of conduct, confidentiality expectations, and a liability release. The second is a new requirement that emphasizes your responsibility to keep confidential any sensitive information or student records you may encounter while volunteering at Meadowlark.
You can pick up hard copies of these forms in the front office or click below to get a digital copy. Please return completed forms to the front office or by email to Meadowlark.Volunteer@bvsd.org.
Make a copy of the Volunteer Agreement
Make a copy of the Confidentiality Agreement
4. Now you’re ready to jump in!
If you expressed interested in a specific volunteer opportunity on the survey, we’ll try to email you soon. But if we haven’t gotten in touch (sorry, sometimes we get distracted!) or you find a new interest below, just reach out to volunteer@mavsptsa.org. We also put a lot of events and volunteer needs on the HelpAtSchool webpage. (Pro tip: this is also where you find the school directory!)
- Learning Community Ambassador: coordinate volunteers for all the classes in a Learning Community, share info, be a liaison between families and teachers
- Classroom Volunteer: lead small groups, assist with class activities, mentor middle school community service projects
- Special Event Volunteer: lend a hand at parties and other fun school celebrations, do whatever needs doing
- Curiosity Center Volunteer: help during class library visits, check-in and re-shelve books, share a love of reading
- Field Trip Chaperone: explore cool places, see the delight on kids’ faces, maybe even ride a bus (or maybe not)
- Take-Home Project Volunteer: assist with classroom or special event prep work – art skills not required!
- Office Volunteer: support our amazing front office, learn how the school works, be authorized to use the door buzzer
- Workroom Volunteer: master the laminator, sort copies, be a hero to teachers everywhere
- Health Room Helper: pass out band-aids like a boss, provide triage and TLC, medical skills helpful but not necessary
- Sponsor Family: connect with new students, answer questions, welcome families and answer questions
- Student Activity Mentor: team up with staff to help run a club or team and spark a new passion in students
- Or let us know what ideas you have to share your talents and make Meadowlark more fun!
Spoiler Alert: Volunteering Changes Everything!
Kids soar when parents are involved. Kids thrive when their parents are involved. Studies show that students with engaged parents earn higher grades, score better on tests, attend more regularly, and are more likely to graduate and keep learning (National PTA). Simply put: your involvement makes a measurable difference in your child’s education.
Catch the little moments. Our kids spend over 1,000 hours at school each year—why not be part of that world? Volunteering lets you share in their experiences, discover new common ground, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of them in action. It’s a special kind of joy to watch the skills you’ve taught them come to life in the classroom.
Stronger together. Raising children is a team effort, and volunteering at school helps you connect with other parents who become a network of folks looking out for your kids, creating a strong support network. It also gives you the chance to get to know and support the teachers and staff who care about your kids and play a big role in your child’s academic and social success.
Every bit matters. Even an hour of your time helps teachers and staff focus on what they do best: teaching our kids. Schools with active volunteers consistently perform better (National Center for Education Statistics). With tight budgets and growing demands, every bit of volunteer support eases the load for teachers and staff—letting them focus on what matters most: educating our kids. Your time is a priceless resource that bridges gaps without costing the school a dime.
Bonus: it’s good for you! Helping others isn’t just good for the Meadowlark community—it’s good for you, too! Research shows volunteers tend to live longer, have lower stress levels, and enjoy better overall health (Mayo Clinic). It’s one of those rare activities that boosts well-being while making a positive impact.
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