"*" indicates required fields 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). Depending on the skill set and interests of the Secondary Volunteer, he/she may be placed on a different committee from the Primary Volunteer.Primary Volunteer Name* First Last Email Address* 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).* Community Committee: Supports school community engagement opportunities, school spirit, community service, and DEI initiatives Communications Committee: Manages communication efforts through the website, newsletter and 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?*Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart Yes No Maybe Which of the following Board positions would the Primary Volunteer be potentially interested in/learning more about? (Select all that apply).Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart 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*Non-Board Leadership positions are roles—like Class Reps, Auction Chair, etc.—that are more involved than a general committee role, but not as involved as a Board Position. Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart. 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).Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart Class Rep/Liaison: Organizes parent helpers and class events Volunteer Coordinator: Assists in placing volunteers for the next school year Auction Chairs: Manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual spring Auction Fall Fest Chairs: Manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual Fall Fest Treasury Assistants: Manages Procare invoices or tracks school grocery program participation VP Assistant: Assists VP with teacher contracts and handbook updates Playground Lead: Manages playground maintenance DEI Lead: Formulates and executes strategies and programs to grow DEI at the school Website Lead: Helps maintain website on WordPress (updates forms, pages, etc. as needed) 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 Email* 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 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?*Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart Yes No Maybe Which of the following Board positions would the Secondary Volunteer be potentially interested in/learning more about? (Select all that apply).Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart 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*Non-Board Leadership positions are roles—like Class Reps, Auction Chair, etc.—that are more involved than a general committee role, but not as involved as a Board Position. Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart 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).Please reference the Volunteer Org Chart Class Rep/Liaison: Organizes parent helpers and class events Volunteer Coordinator: Assists in placing volunteers for the next school year Auction Chairs: Manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual spring Auction Fall Fest Chairs: Manages event planning, donations, and projects for the annual Fall Fest Treasury Assistants: Manages Procare invoices or tracks school grocery program participation VP Assistant: Assists VP with teacher contracts and handbook updates Playground Lead: Manages playground maintenance DEI Lead: Formulates and executes strategies and programs to grow DEI at the school Website Lead: Helps maintain website on WordPress (updates forms, pages, etc. as needed) 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 and is a great way to meet others in the community. Yes No Next StepsThank 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 2026-2027 volunteer slate will be voted on and approved at the Spring General Meeting on May 14. In the meantime, if you have immediate questions or needs, please reach out to volunteercoordinator@wpelc.org.SignatureParent/Guardian Signature*Second Parent/Guardian Signature*
