Volunteer
About Volunteering and Involvement
Welcome Wildcats! It’s Time to Think about Volunteering at School
The Staff and Administration at Whitman are preparing to make this the best year for everyone. We need all of you to become Wildcat Volunteers. Volunteering is one of the best ways to create a community and support your student. Many research studies have shown that when parents/guardians are involved in their child’s education, these students achieve more regardless of socio-economic status/ethnic background or even their own parent’s education level. Refer to the district page on Volunteering for more information.
Need more info or have questions? Please email WMS PTSA Volunteer Coordinator, Shannon Yuen at whitmanptsavolunteer@gmail.com
Opportunities to Help Parents Build Levels of Involvement & Awareness
Middle school students begin to develop a sense of self and independence that is separate from their families, making parents and guardians unsure how much to be involved or how to be involved.
We have many opportunities to help parents build levels of involvement and awareness; here are some easy proposals.
First, join the PTSA. Your membership fees help support your school
Second, read the weekly newsletter and educate yourself about what is going on at Whitman and respond to requests for volunteers whether it is for a onetime project or on a weekly basis. Many opportunities are available for working parents or for those who are caregivers during the day. Opportunities range from baking cookies for an event to helping with gardening for a couple of hours on a Saturday.
Check out Current Volunteer Needs Page!
Also, keep the lines of communication open. Log onto The Source and check your student’s grades and email their teachers. Keep talking with your kids about issues that are important to you. Get to know other parents through attending school events and build community! As you can see, continuing or becoming active in your student’s middle school is easy and can pay big dividends in staying connected to your student and their school community!
District Updates
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.