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community involvement
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS
ACTIVITIES
This list of activities reflects opportunities that are often available in most Duval County public schools. For more information, call the Community Involvement Office at 390-2960.
- Classroom Assistant
Works under the direction or in cooperation with the classroom teacher to perform non-essential tasks so that the teacher may devote full attention to the accomplishment of his or her objectives for the class.
- Clerical Assistant
Works under the direction or in cooperation with the school staff to provide clerical support for the school.
- Clinical Assistant
Works under the direction of the principal or personnel assigned at the school to provide health services to students.
- Community Resource Volunteer
Provides special programs on a wide variety of topics, which enrich the classroom curriculum.
- Guidance Assistant
Works under the direction or in cooperation with guidance counselors to provide services to the school guidance department. This position requires specialized training, especially on matters of confidentiality.
- Home Room Parent
Works with the classroom teacher to assist with classroom parties, and serves as a liaison to parents for disseminating information.
- Language Arts/Reading Tutor
Works under the direction of the classroom teacher or special reading teacher, in the area of language skills, listening, speaking, reading or writing skills. Tutors may work with students individually or in small groups. Training suggested.
- Mathematics Tutor
Works under the direction of the classroom teacher, math teacher, or remedial teacher in the area of math. Tutors may work with students individually or in small groups. Training suggested.
- Sunshine Math (Math Superstars) Volunteer
Works with the classroom teachers to coordinate this math enrichment program for grades K-8. This includes the distribution and grading of worksheets. Training suggested.
- Media Center Assistant
Works under the direction of the school media specialist supporting the services of the media center. This job includes maintenance tasks that speed the availability of books and materials to the student.
- Mentor
Works with students in setting goals, developing plans, and motivating them to succeed. Training suggested.
- Museum Outreach Volunteer
Presents art appreciation programs to elementary students. Training suggested.
- Physical Education Assistant
Works under the direction of the classroom or physical education teacher to provide a wide variety of activities for students through physical education.
- Special Activities Volunteer
Provides occasional, but important support needed for the duration of a particular school project. Many times these are one-day projects.
- Student Volunteer
Provides peer and cross-age tutoring (high school, middle school, or college students). Training suggested.
- Vision Screening Volunteer
Assists with vision screening for students. This process takes approximately one to three days depending on size of student population. Training suggested.
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