Volunteering

Volunteering enriches the TIS experience for children, families and staff in so many ways.

By volunteering at TIS, you can -

  • Show your child that school is important in your family’s life
  • Help get important work done that would otherwise either be delayed, not done, or taking time from other staff responsibilities
  • Get to know teachers, administrative staff and other parents
  • Teach your child the value of service by example
  • More easily help improve the school with your suggestions
Parents, grandparents, graduates and friends of TIS are all invited to volunteer.
The best way to know of volunteer opportunities is to watch the weekly In The Know parent bulletin (intlschool.org/itk) for announcements. If there is a specific area that you would like to volunteer for, you can tell the responsible staff member or parent volunteer so they can contact you proactively when needs arise. Not sure who is responsible? Just ask any staff member.

 

Please log your volunteer hours at intlschool.org/volunteer – so we can thank you and represent your contribution in grant application and donor contacts. Thank you!

Regular Volunteer Needs

$crip
Parents can buy store gift cards at face value, and the stores give TIS a commission. Volunteers are needed to help collect and distribute $crip orders and help with on-site sales.
To volunteer contact scrip@intlschool.org.

Share Your Experience (work you can do from home)
Write a review of TIS and post it on internet sites where TIS is listed. Click here for links to posting sites.
Questions? Contact Marketing & Communications Director Linda Bonder, marketing@intlschool.org, 503-477-5231 

Art bulletin boards
The prek/lowk/kinder art teacher needs a volunteer to put up and change out student artwork on bulletin boards around campus.
To volunteer contact prek / lowk / kinder art teacher Carolina Barros - carolinab@intlschool.org

Arts Weeks
In late May: help hang and later take down student art work, help at Talent show.
To volunteer contact 1st-5th grade Art Teacher Julie Jansen - juliej@intlschool.org or prek / lowk / kinder art teacher Carolina Barros – carolinab@intlschool.org

Annual Auction – November 19, 2011
The auction needs volunteers before the event to organize aspects of the event, to pick up donations and to procure auction items. The day and evening of the event volunteers are needed to transport auction items; set up the silent auction; install decorations; assist with registration & checkout; break down everything at the end of the evening.
To volunteer contact the event chair at auction@intlschool.org.

Book Fairs
In 2011-2012 TIS will have a Powell’s book fair in March and a Scholastic Book Fair in June. Times are flexible, so there are different opportunities to fit different schedules.
To volunteer contact TIS Librarian Tamara Fornell, library@intlschool.org.

English Dept Room Parents
The English Department needs room parents to help with copying, communication, book sales, and several events.
To volunteer contact English Department Lead Teacher Kristie Ahola, KristieA@intlschool.org.

Garden Coordinator or Helper
Help plant, weed, water, work with kids in the garden.
To volunteer contact volunteer Garden Manager Priscilla Lane at garden@intlschool.org.

Library
The Library needs regular volunteers to help process new materials, write grants, and shelve existing materials.
To volunteer contact TIS Librarian Tamara Fornell, library@intlschool.org.

Photography
The Marketing Director needs volunteers to take photos of classes during their daily routines, presentations and events.
To volunteer contact Marketing Director Linda Bonder at marketing@intlschool.org.

Office Work
The school office often needs volunteers to put together mailings, distribute flyers, and help with other office tasks. You can come in regularly, or we’ll call you when projects arise.
To volunteer contact Community Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lauren Hostetler, laurenh@intlschool.org.

Open House
The Admissions Director needs parents who are at least in their second year at TIS to give school tours and speak with prospective parents during TIS Open House events.
To volunteer contact Admissions Director Jan Williams, admissions@intlschool.org.

Pizza Monday
Pizza Monday is totally volunteer driven – except for making the pizza! Mondays: Help prep food, distribute to the classrooms, and clean-up. This is a wonderful way to meet lots of kids and teachers and support a well-loved and tasty tradition at TIS. Shifts 10-12:15 and 11:30-1:30.
To volunteer contact the Pizza Monday chair at pizza@intlschool.org.

Room Parents
Room parents are a liaison between the teacher and classroom parents. Room parents organize class parents for things such as field trips, Auctions projects, Memory books, class parties …and more. Our goal is to have at least one (preferably two) Room Parents per class.
To volunteer contact the PTO volunteer coordinator at volunteer@intlschool.org.

Run for the Arts – September/October
Students collect sponsors for this fun event to raise money for our art and music programs. Volunteers are needed in September and October to process sponsorship forms, setup/ take-down the event, and cheer for the kids.
To volunteer contact the event chair at run@intlschool.org. 

Staff Holiday Party
Teachers and staff are treated to a special holiday party hosted by parent volunteers in December. The coordinators need help with planning, food, serving, and everything in between.
To volunteer contact the event organizers at staffparty@intlschool.org.

Teacher Appreciation Week
Help organize things to make our teachers feel special during this week in May or June.
To volunteer contact the PTO at pto@intlschool.org. 

Technology Committee
The Technology Committee advises TIS administration on technology-related issues and assists with staff training and maintenance of equipment.
To volunteer contact Jhoanna Co at JCo@intlschool.org. 

Thank you!!