Looking for creativity and service opportunities?  If you enjoy books and you enjoy working with kids, this is the opportunity for you!  Neabsco Elementary School is looking for up to 20 student volunteers to tutor elementary students in the Book Buddies reading program.

What: Two Garfield students will be matched with one Neabsco first or second grade student to provide two reading lessons per week.   Lesson plans and training will be provided.  Tutors will be expected to use the knowledge and skills they acquire in training to respond to the student and to provide feedback to the coordinator on the student’s progress. 

When: Every Monday and Wednesday from 2:45-3:45 p.m.  (Two tutors can share one Neabsco student resulting in a one-hour commitment each week.)

Duration:  December through April (excluding school holidays).  Tutors will be expected to commit to the full 20-week program. 

Transportation: By prior arrangement, transportation MAY be available.  Tutors may ride the bus from Garfield to Neabsco.  After tutoring, they can ride a Neabsco bus route if appropriate.

For more information or to volunteer, please contact Mrs. Carolyn Dyer at matthecj@pwcs.edu

 

Volunteer child care providers needed for Bel-Air Elementary school. Contact Ms Findley at findlemp@pwcs.edu
or waltonDM@pwcs.edu

• Excellent Creativity Opportunity
  
• GF students will have access to WMS activity buses
  
• Looking for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
  
• Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:55pm - 4:00pm starting in December
  

The Seminole Success Program is an after school tutoring program that will enhance the academic deficiencies experienced by many of the students of Woodbridge Middle School.  The program will focus on the core subject areas:  Language Arts, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies.   Tutoring will be offered on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:55 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.   Additionally, students who are in need of additional help will also be able to attend the Seminole Success program.  Students from Garfield’s IB program will be on hand to assist teachers with tutoring.  While teachers may work on the “macro” level of teaching the particular subject area, IB student’s will be available to work on the “micro” level of meeting the individual needs and concerns of the students.   The target date for the Seminole Success program is December 1, 2009.  All questions concerning the Seminole Success program should be addressed to Mr. Patrick M. Garland (garlanpm@pwcs.edu)

C.L.A.S.S. (Connect, Lead, Achieve Sustain Success), which is a support group involving seniors, juniors and freshman being offered by the student support staff at Gar-Field High School that could help your student's achieve C.A.S hours.  The program is also being offered at several other high schools within Prince William County Schools.  Student leaders will be given the freedom to determine times and meetings with their mentee.  The support group will meet once a month with Mrs. Iverson for approximately 45 minutes during the school day throughout the second and third quarters and the time of the group will rotate between class periods so as to not pull the students from the same class each time. 

The group will discuss problems and struggles that the freshman students are facing and strategies that they can use to combat these struggles by talking with myself, as well as juniors and seniors who are college bound.  The purpose of the program is to empower, encourage, and help the freshman students feel more connected to school, as well as begin to see beyond high school graduation.  The program will address skills including goal setting, time management, and problem solving.  The program will also empower the seniors and juniors by allowing them to “give back” to students who have recently entered high school and are having a difficult time with the transition. 
                                                                          
This group intervention is a direct response to Prince William County Schools’ dropout prevention initiative as research has shown that the ninth grade year is a pivotal year for students in determining their trajectory for graduation.  C.L.A.S.S. is one third of the larger “Focus on the Future” program that was originally created by a PWC school social worker and a committee of high school students during the 2008-09 school year.  Focus on the Future has since been adapted and is also being implemented in elementary and middle schools.   
  
Parental/Guardian permission is necessary in order for the students to participate in this program.  Please feel free to call if I can provide help or answer any questions. 
 
Mrs. Iverson, MSW
Certified School Social Worker
Office of Student Services
Prince William County Schools
(703) 730-7127
iversots@pwcs.edu
  

It is that time of year again, and Penn Elementary needs help with tutuoring students and running a few clubs.  Right now it they only need 4-5 students.  The art teacher is interested in having an art student (or 2) for pottery club and the robot building club would like some helpers.  They are going to be meeting on Wednesdays from 3:30-5:00 stating October 21st and ending November 18th.  Students would get 10 CAS hours if they attend all 5 sessions.
Please contact Mrs. Debby Henry at HENRYDB@pwcs.edu

If your students need community service hours, reference letters, or just want to volunteer their time to the community, this is a wonderful opportunity!  We pay for the students to bowl one game each week.  The student helps tie shoes, assist with the bowling line up, complete a score sheet, and help the bowlers get ready to go home.  Everyone enjoys a free soda after bowling before they head home at 4:00 p.m.  The participants really enjoy bowling side by side with teenagers from the local high schools.  There are many friendships that develop and the awareness to teens opens so many doors.

The bowling program will start on Tuesday, October 20^th at 3:00 p.m. at the Bowl America Center on Occoquan Rd.  This program is every Tuesday from October through May from 3:00-4:00 p.m. We follow the school closings. The orientation for the program will be on October 13^th at 3:00 p.m. at Bowl America. We encourage the students to attend the orientation so that they can fill out the volunteer forms and be assigned to a lane.  If the student is unable to attend, they can still show up on October 20th.

If you have any questions, please call Joy Ocetnik at (703) 670-4800 or e-mail me at jocetnik@arcgpw.org

See the news article titled "A Call To Action" to learn how to volunteer as a Special Olympics coach as well as other volunteer activities.  The article is located in the section files to the right.

Contact Helene Simpson-Chapman, 703-987-7366 or chapmanhs@pwcs.edu or in the Business Department in room 1719.

Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for another Brush with Kindness project in Dale City starting on April 26th. Volunteers are needed to repair soffits and siding as well as some electrical work, window replacement and drywall. Please email Dan at volunteer@habitatpwc.org for more information.  And if you’re not skilled in these specific areas they also would greatly appreciate someone providing lunch to the volunteers at noon.

Volunteers are urgently needed to deliver noon time meals to homebound seniors throughout the Woodbridge area. Volunteers deliver meals once a week on a weekly or bi-weekly (every other week) basis. The meals are picked up at the Woodbridge Senior Center 13850 Church Hill Dr Woodbridge, VA 22191 and delivered to the seniors. One and a half to two hours delivery time required. Training is provided. Meals are not delivered on weekends, holidays or during inclement weather. For additional information or to obtain a volunteer application, please call Rosemari Walker at (703) 792-4156 or by email rwalker@pwcgov.org

The Virginia Office of Probation would love help at their front desk to answer phones and greet visitors to the office.  This is a busy office to keep you occupied and fulfilled.  Please call Judy (703) 361-9149 ext. 112 if you can help them any day during traditional business hours.

Prince William area teens can volunteer to be a Special Olympics coach. Thats right you can be a coach! See the CAS board on the main hallway outside of room 2301 by social studies for more information or call 703-680-6661. You may also inquire at secretary@pwsova.org

If you do not feel up to coaching there are many opportunities to do other volunteer activities.

Ms. Ardeki is hosting a project ot maintain trail in PW county. See the CAS bulletin board by room 2301  or contact Ms. Ardecki for more information. 

VOLUNTEER JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:    Service Desk Assistant
LOCATION:   Any Neighborhood Library
JOB DESCRIPTION: Provides public service at a Neighborhood Library. Performs technical and responsible work including automated and manual tasks.

Essential Duties:
Works service desk: registers borrowers; checks out and checks in materials; assesses and clears fines; operates cash register; places reserves; shelves returned materials; assists in maintaining library's collection; assists patrons with copier.
Answers inquiries - in person and by phone - and conducts transactions with the public.
Provides assistance in locating information and searching materials (both in-house and via library's automated system).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer proficiency
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible
• Excellent communications skills, in person and via phone, with public and staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and staff
• Ability to operate a cash register
• Ability to perform clerical tasks accurately
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work under pressure

TRAINING: On-site training includes library's automated system, library policies and procedures, and overall operations of library.

SUPERVISOR:  Neighborhood Library Supervisor or Library Assistants.

COMMENTS/SCHEDULE: 6-month commitment; 2, 3 or 4 hour block of time per week.
 
Belinda Tyson
Human Resources Specialist/Volunteer Program Coordinator
Administrative Services
Prince William Public Library System
703-792-6193