Volunteer
As part of our whole child programming, St. Andrew’s has introduced a focused and intentional volunteer program to compliment our daily academic programming and enrich the lives of our students. You can find more information about our current volunteer roles below; to apply, please complete our volunteer application.
Please note, volunteers must be 18 years of age or older and are required to complete a background check at a cost of $15. We do not allow volunteers for college or community service credit.
Current St. Andrew’s parents interested in volunteering, please reach out to Shelley Thompson, Director of Development, at [email protected].
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Lunch Buddy - 2024 - 2025 School Year
The Lunch Buddy program is an opportunity for our community members to build lasting and meaningful relationships with our students. Lunch Buddies are mentors, advocates, and champions for our students and bridge the gap between education and community.
A school year commitment is preferred but a minimum of a semester commitment is required. You will visit St. Andrew's once a week (on the same day each week) to have lunch and chat with one or two of our students. Lunch Buddy assignments will remain the same throughout the school year.
Frequency
Weekly commitment for the duration of the school year (September - May)
Volunteers may choose the day of the week that works best for them
Lunch times are 11:00am - 11:45am and 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Additional Requirements
Volunteers interested in becoming Lunch Buddies must complete an in person training offered twice a year. You may start your shift before completing this training but you must attend at least one to continue in the role.
Kitchen Assistant
Kitchen Assistants will assist Chef Ronni and Chef Jada with nutrition duties including, but not limited to, breakfast, lunch and snack prep, kitchen and dining hall clean up and storing and organizing kitchen orders. You will be trained and required to adhere to professional standards for cleanliness, hygiene and food storage/prep. Weekly commitment and substitute opportunities available.
Frequency
Weekly commitment for a semester or for the school year
9:30am - 12:30pm
Classroom Assistant
Classroom Assistants will be assigned to each floor of the school to assist the classrooms on that floor with administrative duties and any tasks that will create a more organized and efficient classroom environment. You may also be asked to facilitate small group learning or monitor a group of students during an activity. Weekly commitment and substitute opportunities available.
Frequency
Weekly commitment from 9:30am - 11:30am or 12pm - 2pm
Office Assistant
Office Assistants will assist the administrative team with any tasks that will create a more organized and efficient environment. Additional opportunities to fill in at the front office and library may become available.
Frequency
Weekly commitment from 9:30am - 11:30am or 12pm - 2pm
Tutors
As a tutor, you may work with the same student each week or a different group of two to three students. Additionally, you may be asked to help facilitate small group learning or enrichment learning. Tutors provide emotional encouragement, homework assistance and academic support for our students. A school year commitment is strongly preferred but not required.
Frequency
Once or twice weekly commitment. Days and times vary depending on student and class schedule.
Additional Requirements
Volunteers interested in becoming Tutors must complete an in person training offered twice a year. You may start your shift before completing this training but you must attend at least one to continue in the role.
Need More Information?
For more information, please reach out to Shelley Thompson, Director of Development:
Phone: 804.648.4545, ext. 124
Email: [email protected]
