Needs From: United Way of Douglas & Pope Counties

Volunteer: Early Education Center volunteers

Contribute to the health of our community and soak in a few hours of joy by volunteering at the Early Education Center! Volunteers are needed to read to, play with, and enjoy the company of young children from 0 - 4 years.

Agency: Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Contribute to the health of our community and soak in a few hours of joy by volunteering at the Early Education Center! Volunteers are needed to read to, play with, and enjoy the company of young children from 0 - 4 years.

Agency: Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 56308

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Lunch Buddy

Purpose
● Create a connection between elementary students and adults in the community
● Provide undivided, individual attention to students from an adult friend outside of their family.
● Support academic and social development for students through role modeling and interaction.

Responsibilities
● Commit to attend every other week (40 min) on a regular basis for the duration of the school year. Bring your lunch or enjoy a school lunch.
● Spend one-to-one time with your student in a separate area from the lunchroom, enjoy your lunch and play some board games.

Agency: Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Purpose
● Create a connection between elementary students and adults in the community
● Provide undivided, individual attention to students from an adult friend outside of their family.
● Support academic and social development for students through role modeling and interaction.

Responsibilities
● Commit to attend every other week (40 min) on a regular basis for the duration of the school year. Bring your lunch or enjoy a school lunch.
● Spend one-to-one time with your student in a separate area from the lunchroom, enjoy your lunch and play some board games.

Agency: Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 56308

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Junior Achievement Classroom Leader (Grades 1-4)

Purpose ● Inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. ● Help students learn the basic concepts of business and understand the important role of education in preparing for a future career. ● Lead hands-on programs that teach students financial literacy and equip them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in school and beyond.   Responsibilities ● Attend an orientation to learn about Junior Achievement and your role. ● Commit to 5 lessons (30-45 minutes). ● Use the materials provided to you in the Junior Achievement Program Kit. ● Prepare for each lesson prior to teaching. ● Work with the classroom teacher to make it a great experience for the students.    

Agency: Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Purpose ● Inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. ● Help students learn the basic concepts of business and understand the important role of education in preparing for a future career. ● Lead hands-on programs that teach students financial literacy and equip them with the knowledge and skills to succeed in school and beyond.   Responsibilities ● Attend an orientation to learn about Junior Achievement and your role. ● Commit to 5 lessons (30-45 minutes). ● Use the materials provided to you in the Junior Achievement Program Kit. ● Prepare for each lesson prior to teaching. ● Work with the classroom teacher to make it a great experience for the students.    

Agency: Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 56308

Allow Groups: No