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VOLUNTEER WITH SHSD SCHOOLS!

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Have questions about volunteering in SHSD?

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Dana-Lynn Ballou
253-884-4901

Volunteers make a BIG difference in the classroom!

When volunteers commit to serving at a school, students achieve higher grades, have access to more opportunities, and gain community connections to help them thrive.

  • Research shows that students who receive direct support from volunteer tutors achieve higher grades, test scores, and are more likely to graduate.

  • When volunteers provide clerical support to staff, educators have more time for instruction and individualized support for students.

  • Volunteers make programs supporting the lowest-income students possible: weekend backpack program, food drives, etc.

  • Schools with large numbers of volunteers offer students more learning experiences through clubs, field trips, and other enrichment activities.