1Your Family2Volunteer Roles Our Cooperative CommunityWashington Park Early Learning Center (WPELC) is a nonprofit parent cooperative. Through the collective efforts of families over the past 45 years, our school has thrived and grown from the first informal classes to the amazing place it is today. Because family contributions are so critical to the operations of our school, we have an entire committee dedicated to leveraging the skills and expertise of our volunteers. The following form is your chance to tell the Volunteer Coordinators more about your family so that they can find the right volunteer opportunity for you. Thank you in advance for your time and commitment to our cooperative preschool! Enrolled StudentsLast Name(s):* First Name(s):* Primary VolunteerAs part of the cooperative experience, each family is required to have at least 1 parent/guardian (The Primary Volunteer) serve in an active volunteer role – serving on the Board, acting in a leadership role, or participating on a committee. If desired, a family may also choose to have a 2nd parent/guardian serve in a volunteer role (The Secondary Volunteer).Primary Volunteer Name** First Last Current and Previous Professions:* Previous Volunteer Roles at WPELC (if applicable): Professional ExperienceCheck all that apply. Accounting/Finance/Quickbooks Event Planning Fundraising/Grant Writing G Suite Account Administration Graphic Design/Adobe Creative Suite Human Resources Landscaping/Gardening Legal Marketing/Publicity/Communications Mailchimp Maintenance/Repair Photography Web Development/WordPress Which committees are most aligned with the Primary Volunteer's skills and interests?* (Select all that apply).*Volunteer Overview Graphic Community Committee: Supports school community engagement opportunities, school spirit, community service, and DEI initiatives Communications Committee: Manages communication efforts through the website, newsletter and appropriate social media. Manages photos and assembles the Yearbook. Recruitment Committee: Helps with open houses and tours and assists the Admissions team when needed. Fundraising Committee: Plans and coordinates all fundraising efforts (Auction, Fall Fest, Dining/Shopping Givebacks) Maintenance Committee: Ensures school and playground are safe and clean. Responsible for repairing, gardening, snow removal, and playdough making. Board & Leadership InterestWPELC is run by a small number of staff and governed by 9 elected Board members. Joining the Board is a great way to connect to our community and be involved in valuable decision-making for our preschool. All board members are expected to attend a monthly meeting (Tuesdays at 7pm – some virtual and some in-person) and serve a one-year term beginning in June (except for the two-year Treasurer position).Is the Primary Volunteer interested in being considered for/learning more about a Board position?* Yes No Maybe Which of the following Board positions would the Primary Volunteer be potentially interested in/learning more about? (Select all that apply). President Vice President Secretary Recruitment Chair Communications Chair Community Chair Fundraising Chair Maintenance Chair Is the Primary Volunteer interested in being considered for/learning more about Non-Board Leadership positions* Yes No Maybe Which of the following Non-Board Leadership Roles would the Primary Volunteer be potentially interested in/learning more about? (Select all that apply). Class Rep/Liaison: Organizes parent helpers and class events Volunteer Coordinator: In the spring and with a committee, nominates and fills board and leadership roles for the following school year Co-Auction Chair: Under Fundraising chair, manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual Auction in the spring Co-Fall Fest Chair: Under Fundraising chair, manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual Fall Fest around Halloween Treasury Assistants (Invoicing Assistant or Grocery Program Lead): Manages Procare invoices or tracks school grocery program participation VP Assistant: Supports the VP in reviewing teacher contracts, benefits, and compensation and updating the employee handbook Playground Lead: Under Maintenance Chair, manages playground maintenance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead: Under Community Chair, formulate and execute strategies and programs to grow DEI at the school Leadership Role on Communications Committee: Website Development/Maintenance (Wordpess); Newsletter Editor (Mailchimp); Yearbook Lead; Photographer; Photo Manager Leadership Role on Community Committee: Community Engagement Lead; Field Trips/Enrichment Lead; Teacher Appreciation Lead; School Spirit/Merchandise Lead; Community Service Lead None of these Is there any additional information the Primary Volunteer would like to share regarding their professional experience, skill sets, committee/board/leadership interests or availability?Secondary VolunteerIs a Second parent/guardian willing to volunteer as well?* Yes No Maybe Secondary Volunteer Name* First Last Current and Previous Professions:* Previous Volunteer Roles at WPELC (if applicable): Professional ExperienceCheck all that apply. Accounting/Finance/Quickbooks Event Planning Fundraising/Grant Writing G Suite Account Administration Graphic Design/Adobe Creative Suite Human Resources Landscaping/Gardening Legal Marketing/Publicity/Communications Mailchimp Maintenance/Repair Photography Web Development/WordPress Which committees are most aligned with the secondary volunteer's skills and interest?*Check all that apply Community Committee: Supports school community engagement opportunities, school spirit, community service, and DEI initiatives Communications Committee: Manages communication efforts through the website, newsletter and appropriate social media. Manages photos and assembles the Yearbook. Recruitment: Open House, Tours, Tuition CompaRecruitment Committee: Helps with open houses and tours and assists the Admissions team when needed. Fundraising Committee: Plans and coordinates all fundraising efforts (Auction, Fall Fest, Dining/Shopping Givebacks) Maintenance Committee: Ensures school and playground are safe and clean. Responsible for repairing, gardening, snow removal, and playdough making. Board & Leadership InterestWould the Second Volunteer be interested in being considered for a Board position?* Yes No Maybe Which of the following Board positions would the Secondary Volunteer be potentially interested in/learning more about? (Select all that apply). President Vice President Secretary Recruitment Chair Communications Chair Community Chair Fundraising Chair Maintenance Chair Is the Secondary Volunteer interested in being considered for/learning more about Non-Board Leadership positions* Yes No Maybe Which of the following Non-Board Leadership Roles would the Secondary Volunteer be potentially interested in/learning more about? (Select all that apply). Class Rep/Liaison: Organizes parent helpers and class events Volunteer Coordinator: In the spring and with a committee, nominates and fills board and leadership roles for the following school year Co-Auction Chair: Under Fundraising chair, manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual Auction in the spring Co-Fall Fest Chair: Under Fundraising chair, manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual Fall Fest around Halloween Treasury Assistants (Invoicing Assistant or Grocery Program Lead): Manages Procare invoices or tracks school grocery program participation VP Assistant: Supports the VP in reviewing teacher contracts, benefits, and compensation and updating the employee handbook Playground Lead: Under Maintenance Chair, manages playground maintenance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead: Under Community Chair, formulate and execute strategies and programs to grow DEI at the school Leadership Role on Communications Committee: Website Development/Maintenance (Wordpess); Newsletter Editor (Mailchimp); Yearbook Lead; Photographer; Photo Manager Leadership Role on Community Committee: Community Engagement Lead; Field Trips/Enrichment Lead; Teacher Appreciation Lead; School Spirit/Merchandise Lead; Community Service Lead None of these Is there any additional information the Secondary Volunteer would like to share regarding their professional experience, skill sets, committee/board/leadership interests or availability?Volunteer Coordinating CommitteeWould either parent volunteer be interested in serving on this year’s volunteer coordinating committee? Committee members will work together to contact and match parent volunteers with the right opportunities. It is a 2-3 week commitment starting in April 2024 and is a great way to meet others in the community. Yes No Maybe Thank you for taking the time to fill out this form. The parent-led Volunteer Coordinating Committee will review all submissions and reach out to volunteers to answer questions and discuss their interest in selected positions/committees in early April. The 2024-2025 volunteer slate will be voted on and approved at the Spring General Meeting on May 9. In the meantime, if you have immediate questions or needs, please reach out to volunteercoordinator@wpelc.org.SignatureParent/Guardian Signature*Second Parent/Guardian Signature*
