Ockley Green Welcomes Your Support!
Volunteering at School or During Field Trips
For the safety of students and staff, all volunteers are required to submit a Volunteer Application and Volunteer Background Check, after reviewing the PPS volunteer Code of Conduct and an online training document. Everything you need can be found here: https://www.pps.net/volunteer We encourage you to complete this process as soon as possible, as the paperwork can take up to a few weeks to go through.
For the safety of students and staff, all volunteers are required to submit a Volunteer Application and Volunteer Background Check, after reviewing the PPS volunteer Code of Conduct and an online training document. Everything you need can be found here: https://www.pps.net/volunteer We encourage you to complete this process as soon as possible, as the paperwork can take up to a few weeks to go through.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Art Room Clean Up
When: Ongoing
Where: OGMS
Requested by: Lily Windle
Point of Contact: lwindle@pps.net
Additional details:
Our art teacher needs a little help organizing her classroom/studio. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved and see first hand what our art students are working on.
Staff Room
When: During or after School
Where: OGMS Staff Room
Requested by: OG Supporters
Point of Contact: volunteer@ogsupporters.org
Additional details:
Days at school can be hectic and there's seldom enough time or energy to dedicate to keeping the closest thing staff have to a place of relaxation clean. So if you can spare an hour once a month to lend a hand, please reach out!
Bingo Night
When: February 2025 (date TBA)
Where: Chill n Fill
Requested by: Ginny Gray
Point of Contact: gingray21@gmail.com
Additional details:
As part of our restaurant profit share fundraising, we will be hosting a BINGO night. Help with prize donations needed as well as volunteers to help the day of the event. Contact Ginny Gray for more details.
Communications Chair
When: Flexible, throughout the school year
Where: Online
Requested by: OG Supporters Leadership Team
Point of Contact: admin@ogsupporters.org
Additional details:
Our small leadership team would welcome support with promoting school events and OG Supporters fundraisers and/or updating the website (no prior experience necessary).
Volunteer Coordinator
When: Flexible, throughout the school year
Where: Online
Requested by: OG Supporters Leadership Team
Point of Contact: admin@ogsupporters.org
Additional details:
Our small leadership team would welcome support with recruiting and coordinating volunteers to help with school events (no prior experience necessary).
Staff Appreciation Lead
When: Flexible, throughout the school year
Where: Online
Requested by: OG Supporters Leadership Team
Point of Contact: admin@ogsupporters.org
Additional details:
Our small leadership team would welcome support with promoting school events and OG Supporters fundraisers and/or updating the website (no prior experience necessary).
School Garden Care Team Member
When: Flexible; Year round
Where: OGMS
Requested by: OGMS admin
Point of Contact: volunteer@ogsupporters.org
AM & PM Crossing Guard
When: Before and after school
Where: Intersection of Ainsworth and Montana
Requested by: Principal Rierson
Point of Contact: jrierson@pps.net
Additional details:
Some parents and staff have shared concerns about the safety of the Ainsworth & Montana intersection during drop-off and pick-up. In past years, community members have volunteered as crossing guards, and Principal Rierson would like to support a restart of this tradition. If you can help, whether just once or twice or on a regular basis, please reach out to Principal Rierson.
Math Helper
When: During school hours
Where: various math classrooms
Requested by: math instructors
Point of Contact: volunteer@ogsupporters.org
Additional details: Having an extra adult or two in class to offer encouragement and assistance can boost student confidence and comprehension. The main prerequisite, after clearing the PPS Volunteer registration process, is that you’re patient, positive, and willing to learn. Content expertise is not required.