Interested in Volunteering?
Education is a collaborative effort that requires the support and involvement of our entire community. That's why we welcome and would love for you to come out – we need your help to make a difference in the lives of our students. Volunteers are important to the success of our many school activities.
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Impact: By volunteering with us, you'll directly contribute to the success and well-being of our students. Your support can make a significant difference in their academic and personal growth.
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Community Engagement: Volunteering is an excellent way to get involved in your child's education and connect with other members of the school community. It's a chance to build relationships and work together towards a common goal.
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Personal Growth: Volunteering provides opportunities for personal growth and development. Whether you're interested in gaining new skills, expanding your network, or simply giving back, there's something for everyone.
Ways to Volunteer With Us
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
- Wed, March 5th and Thurs, March 6th: Book Fair volunteers needed during Student Led Conferences (3:30-6:30pm) and the day from Monday to Friday. Please email Ms. Gunn at ngunn@rockyview.ab.ca
- Wednesday, March 5th: Looking for volunteers for Ski Trip. Please contact Renee Christensen at rchristensen@rockyview.ab.ca
- Week of March 24-28th: Looking for volunteers for swimming.
There are many ways to volunteer at school. Below are some examples of ways you can help out.
- Hot Lunch Helper: Help with organizing food into homeroom classes and taking them to the classes. Please email: Friends of Chestermere ELS Society
- Popcorn Fundraisers: Help with bagging popcorn. Organize and take the popcorn to the classes. Please email: Friends of Chestermere ELS Society
- Classroom Helper: Assist teachers with various tasks such as photocopying, cutting, bulletin board take down, and agendas. Please email Homeroom teacher.
- Library Assistance: Assist the Learning Commons Coordinator with cataloging, processing and shelving books. Please email: Nancy Gunn
- Eagles Reads Program: Help a student with reading.
- Event Support: Help organize and run school events such as fundraisers, dances, movie night and working in the Kiosk for those events.
- Picture Day in the Fall and Spring: Help coordinate classes coming down to the Main Gym.
- Committee Participation: Join the school Parent Council Committee by emailing: ELS School Council and Friends Society Committee (fundraising) at email Friends of Chestermere East Lake School Society
Are you looking for a specific type of volunteer opportunity or something related to a particular event or group? Do not hesitate to call us: 403-248-1091.
Requirements for Volunteering
Please see each section below for what is required to volunteer at East Lake School.
Every school year, volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation which usually is about 30 minutes. Please sign up early as we have a limited number of orientations scheduled throughout the year. Announcements of upcoming volunteer orientations will be made in our weekly newsletter, News From the Nest which is sent out on Fridays.
Different activities are selected for field trips each year to enhance student learning. It is imperative to sign up for one of the orientations early in the school year to avoid disappointment in not being to participate and volunteer for your child's learning opportunity.
Rocky View Schools requires that all volunteers provide a criminal background check. Background checks are considered valid for 5 years. A letter is available at the office and is needed to apply at the RCMP detachment. This check may take several weeks to complete so please make sure you apply for one ahead of time.
Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy legislation (FOIP), all volunteers are required to commit to confidentiality and fill out confidentiality forms prior to volunteering at school. These forms will be available when you come to the volunteer orientation session.
Volunteers are required to sign in at the office and wear a volunteer badge for security/safety reasons and in the event of a school evacuation. Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and connects parents to their child’s school experience.