Volunteering at Montlake

Volunteers are the reason Montlake has many vibrant programs, activities and strong classroom support! Volunteering helps create a wonderful and warm community for our kids and is a great way to get to know the families, teachers and staff at Montlake.

Montlake School offers opportunities to accommodate every interested volunteer, from one-time volunteering such as field trips or help with a school event to year-round engagement (e.g. room parent, lunchroom volunteer, reading coach, etc.) Montlake teachers and students appreciate your involvement!

Apply to Volunteer

In order volunteer in the classroom, interested volunteers must first complete the Online Volunteer Application Process.

The application process consists of (1) viewing a brief video about Adult Sexual Misconduct Prevention; (2) filling the Online Volunteer Application Form; (3) providing proof of ID and length of residence in WA State and undergoing a background check.

Additional steps are required in order to be authorized to volunteer on field trips and also to drive students on field trips as applicable:

• To become a field trip volunteer, please complete the Chaperone Form K-12 Day & Overnight Field Trips process.
• To become an authorized driver for field trips, please complete the Driver Checklist for Volunteers.

You can find more information about volunteering in Seattle Public Schools in the Volunteer Handbook.

All volunteer forms must be turned into the office by 10/31/2019. If your form is not turned in by then, you will not be able to participate in classroom, field trip, or any other on campus volunteering.* Our student and staff safety is of utmost importance, and we appreciate your cooperation as we implement these policies. *Families registered after 10/31/2019 will be the exception. Others will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Questions? Email our Volunteer Coordinator at vavangelder@seattleschools.org.

For questions about volunteering with the Montlake PTA, please contact volunteer@montlakepta.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Apply to Volunteer with Seattle Public Schools

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Seattle Public Schools!

Safety First! Only approved volunteers can serve in SPS schools. SPS serves 50,000 children and youth. We are committed to carefully screening volunteer candidates to ensure student safety.

Why Volunteer in Your Child’s School?

• Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates
• Better attendance
• Increased motivation and self-esteem

Contact your school office or visit the SPS Volunteer page to learn more about volunteering.