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Volunteering:

frequently asked questions and objections:

You've always WANTED to volunteer, but never had the time. Or you felt unskilled...OR......

  1. I work full time. How can I volunteer?
  2. Do I have to come in to the school to volunteer?
  3. I have limited time. What can I do?
  4. I don't have special skills. What can I do?
  5. I have a language barrier. How can I help?
  6. Can volunteering be fun?

I work full time. How can I volunteer?

Great question! Volunteering does not have to be a full-time commitment:

bulletCan you make some phone calls one evening per week?
bulletCan you pre-cut art projects at home one night per week?
bulletCan you set aside any time per week or month?

Whatever time you can set aside, let us know and we'll find you something to do!
Even if it is only 15 minutes per week, it is worth the effort.

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Do I have to come in to the school to volunteer?

NO! Although there are many opportunities for parents and guardians to volunteer in the classroom, there are definitely other ways to help out, even right from the comfort of your own home. Please call your child's teacher or the school at 583-1355 to find out what you can do.

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I have limited time. What can I do?

Also see (I work full time..) - There are many things you can do on a limited time budget. There are many projects you can help with right from your home. Can you make some phone calls one evening per week? Or pre-cut art projects at home?   Whatever time you can set aside we'll find you something to do! Volunteers are also needed and welcome on a "once only" basis: field trips, class parties, share your special skill with your child's class, help with a science project, Fifth Grade Reception, and more!

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I don't have special skills to volunteer. What can I do... ?

You don't need special skills to volunteer. If you have felt reluctant up until now because you feel "unskilled," just call your child's class and ask for a list of projects they need help with. Then YOU pick the one you feel comfortable doing! It is easier than you think, REALLY! :)

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I have a language barrier. How Can I Help ?

Good question. You don't need to speak English to volunteer at Marvin.

Call the school and let them know you are interested in helping out.

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Can volunteering be FUN ?

ABSOLUTELY! Ask any of Marvin's volunteers. Whether you're helping from home or at the school site, you will have the satisfaction of knowing you helped in the education of our students. You brightened a teacher's day. You made your child smile. You made someone's job easier. However you helped, you will feel better inside for doing so.

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5720 Brunswick Avenue

San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 583-1355

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