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Volunteers in Partnership » Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

We are so happy you are visiting our Volunteer Opportunities page. We hope this means you are looking for ways to join in and become a part of our school's community! We understand that everyone has different schedules and circumstances, but we feel confident that there is something for everyone! 

Please take a moment to fill our our Volunteer Interest Survey and take a look at the current and ongoing opportunity available below. Remember, each time you volunteer log your hours!

Have you ever wondered why Meridian asks volunteers to log their hours? Here’s why:

  • It helps families to see how engaged our community is, and inspires others to become more involved.

  • It demonstrates to our children our commitment to their education, and they see the positive impact those hours can make. 

  • It helps Meridian acknowledge our volunteers and all that you do.

  • Involved families, including data on hours volunteered, reflects well on potential grants!

So, have you done -- AND logged -- your 20 (or more) hours? Log your hours today and enjoy perks like lunch with your students and more! To earn your lunch perk, you must log your hours.

Not sure how many hours you have logged? You can check your email for a confirmation from Google Forms, subject: ViP Volunteer Hours. You may send a quick note to [email protected] for a total of your hours to date.

Parents and guardians who log 20 volunteer hours will be eligible to schedule a lunch date with their student(s). Lunch dates will take place at either the courtyard (primary) or the patio (secondary). Beginning in October, Volunteers in Partnership will send out a sign up at the beginning of each month to those who have completed 20 hours or more and invite those volunteers to have lunch with their students. Lunches must be scheduled in advance so that teachers and staff can make the appropriate arrangements for your child. 

 

Current Opportunities

Staff Appreciation Luncheons

Every month, ViP hosts a luncheon for all staff on the first Wednesday of the month to show them how much we appreciate them.
 
Staff Appreciation - Mediterranean
Wednesday, March 6
 
Please help us provide a Mediterranean themed luncheon for our teachers and staff next month. Sign up here to provide donations or volunteer to help collect and set up.
 

Special Events

Meridian Arts and Science Showcase
Volunteer Committee
 
We are currently forming a planning committee to help us organize the Arts and Science Showcase scheduled for Saturday, April 6. This includes sharing ideas, outreach to organizations for participation, and volunteering. If interested, complete this form and we will be in contact soon.
 
6th and 7th Grade Dance
Saturday, March 2
 
The 6th and 7th grade Glow Dance is coming up on Saturday, March 2. We need your help to make it a success. There are spots available for set up, clean up, decor, chaperone, and provide donations. We want it to be a fun time for our students so see how you can help!
 
Primary Cafeteria Volunteer Training
Tuesday, March 5
 
Would you like to assist students in the primary cafeteria during lunch? Sign up to attend our next cafeteria training! Training is required to volunteer in the cafeteria.
 
Uniform Donations

Please consider donating gently used or new uniform items throughout the year. All sizes are welcome but we do have an immediate need for boys and girls size 4t-10 bottoms (pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, etc). Donated items can be dropped off in the bins outside by the primary entrance.

Ongoing Opportunities

Morning Carline
 
We are looking for helpful and friendly volunteers during morning carline. Providing drivers and walkers with reminders of the rules and opening the doors for our younger students is an important job. No sign up is needed. Just show up as close to the start of carline as you can and try to stay until at least 8 a.m. This is a great before-work volunteer opportunity! This also helps relieve our teachers and staff to allow them time to be inside to prepare for their students. 
 
Athletics
 
Want to help at a Meridian sporting event. Athletics is always looking for interested parents to help with concessions, scoring, game admissions, clock managers and more! Sign ups will be added when sport seasons begin.
 
 
Meridian Chicken Care
 
Did you know that we have chickens on campus? Our primary students love seeing them out in their yard while at recess and they offer a valuable care opportunity for some of our secondary students. We have an amazing group of parent volunteers who have formed a Chicken Committee. This committee oversees all the care regarding our sweet girls and they are looking for families who would like to help. If you are interested, check out this sign up with all the details.
 
Primary Lost and Found
 
Our primary students leave items behind on a daily basis so we are looking for volunteers who can help keep it as organized as possible. View the sign up for additional information.