Parent Volunteer Organization
Join our Parent Volunteer Organization
“If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 4:11
The New Life Christian School Parent Volunteer Organization (PVO) is a volunteer organization consisting of parents who intend to be the light of Christ through servant leadership. The PVO acts as the link between volunteers and the service opportunities at New Life Christian School. The PVO will be the central hub for volunteer inquiries and volunteer staffing. NLCS is a community of Christians, including parents, grandparents, family, church, and friends who express commitment through volunteering. “Committed to Service” is a fundamental aspect of our Core Values, and we’re seeking your assistance to uphold this important commitment to our community.
We ask those interested in volunteering at New Life Christian School to consider the following questions:
- ☑️ Are you one who pursues godliness in daily living?
- ☑️ Do you believe that God has gifted you to volunteer at New Life Christian School?
- ☑️ Are you qualified to serve in the opportunities to volunteer?
- ☑️ Are you committed to making meaningful interactions with students, and staff?
- ☑️ Are you creative, reliable, and resourceful?
- ☑️ Are you passionate about Christian education?
- ☑️ Do you exercise your spiritual gifts in the local church?
PVO Goals:
Organize our parents’ and volunteers’ energy and talents to support programs and help schedule special events, enhance student education, and enrich student & community life.
Recognize, support and bless our teachers, staff, and administration.
Promote school spirit and community amongst New Life Christian School families, teachers, administration, staff, and New Life Church.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Reports to: Executive Administrative Assistant
Purpose: The purpose of the Hot Lunch Server is to distribute our “Hot Lunches” to our preschool, elementary, middle, and high school students. We have the following hot lunches during our academic calendar year.
Location: The lunch server must report to the front office upon arrival. Lunch is served from the concessions window (gym/cafeteria hallway).
Key Responsibilities: Attends all training and shadowing. The lunch server gets to school 15 minutes before their shift. Lunch servers will wear gloves when serving the children/students their lunch. Please contact the front office if there is a question or discrepancy in an order.
The Length of Appointment: Training required. The appointment length is by school quarter. If pursued by the volunteer, that person may be reappointed for another quarter at the supervisor’s discretion.
Qualifications: 100% dependability, pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability
Dress Code: Casual
Time Commitment: One or two days per week (Tuesday, Thursday) for lunch period.
***Please arrive 15 minutes before serving lunches***
Tuesdays – Chick-fil-A lunch
Thursdays – Pizza lunch
Preschool lunches served: 11:10 (Thursdays only)
Elementary lunches served: 11:00 – 11:30
Middle / High lunches served: 11:37 – 12:08
Purpose: The purpose of an athletic concessions volunteer is to support the event by managing and selling refreshments, contributing to a positive and enjoyable experience for attendees while raising funds for the athletic program.
Reports To: Athletic Director and Executive Administrative Assistant
Location: Gym (Concession Stand)
Key Responsibilities: Assist with opening and closing procedures, maintain a clean working environment, follow proper food handling procedures and guidelines, and handle various forms of payment while giving proper change if needed.
The Length of Appointment: 1 sports season (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Time Commitment: Indicated within the SignUp Genius
Qualifications: Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability
Dress Code: Casual / Ram Spiritwear
Purpose: To contribute to the planning and executing of school community events by partnering with the Director of Marketing and PVO Collaborators, ensuring a positive attendee experience, and supporting various aspects of event logistics and coordination.
Reports to: Director of Marketing and the PVO Collaborators
Location: NLCS Campus
Key Responsibilities: Attends volunteer planning meetings for Ram community events including Ram Fest, Spring Festival, Ram Run, etc.), helps facilitate events, and mobilizes volunteers
The Length of Appointment: 1 school year
Qualifications: Interpersonal skills, collaboration, reliability, adaptability
Dress Code: Casual
Purpose: To express gratitude and recognition for our educators’ dedication and hard work, fostering a positive and supportive school community.
Reports to: PVO Collaborators
Location: NLCS Campus
Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute teacher appreciation initiatives for World Teacher’s Day (October 5), Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6th-May 10th, 2024)
The Length of Appointment: 1 school year
Time Commitment: As needed
Qualifications: Creative, collaborative
Dress Code: Casual
Purpose: To foster a joyful school community during the holiday season.
Reports to: PVO Collaborators
Location: NLCS Campus
Key Responsibilities: Help decorate the school (set up and take down) for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
The Length of Appointment: 1 school year
Time Commitment: As needed for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Qualifications: Creative and organized
Dress Code: Casual
Purpose: To help plan and execute fundraising initiatives throughout the school year
Reports to: PVO Collaborators and the Director of Marketing
Location: NLCS Campus
Key Responsibilities: Help execute fundraising events
The Length of Appointment: 1 school year
Time Commitment: As needed
Qualifications: Collaborative, organized, “people person”
Dress Code: Casual
Purpose: Facilitate a supportive environment for parents to come together and engage in prayer for the well-being of NLCS Families and Staff.
Reports to: PVO Collaborators
Location: NLCS Auditorium
Key Responsibilities: Lead weekly prayer group sessions, praying through the Word for God’s provision at NLCS, for NLCS students and families.
The Length of Appointment: 30 mins to 1 hour
Time Commitment: 1 school year
Qualifications: Christian, believes in the power of prayer
Dress Code: casual
Purpose: To enhance the well-being of NLCS families by providing care, service and assistance.
Reports to: PVO Collaborators
Location: TBD
Key Responsibilities: Coordinate resources, provide support through meals and greeting cards
The Length of Appointment: 1 school year
Time Commitment: As needed
Qualifications: Heart for service, organized, creative
Dress Code: Casual