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.
Currrent Volunteer Opportunities
When: 9am to noon
Where: OGMS School Auditorium
Requested by: School secretary, Ian Palu
Point of Contact: ipalu@pps.net
Additional details:
While the photographer is snapping photos, you'd be interacting with waiting students. Having an extra adult on hand helps keeps energy levels reasonable.
Communications Team
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). Whether you'd like to take on one aspect or are interested in becoming the OG Supporters Secretary at some point, we'd love to have you on our team!
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.
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.
Staff Room Support
When: During or after School
Where: OGMS Staff Room
Requested by: Staff Appreciation Chairperson
Point of Contact: rachelelder26@gmail.com
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!
School Garden Care Team Member
When: Flexible; Year round
Where: OGMS
Requested by: Staff (2023/2024 garden leadership TBD)
Point of Contact: volunteer@ogsupporters.org (will forward)
Additional Opportunities
Chaperoning field trips
Being a positive adult presence in the hallways between classes and/or during lunchtime
Providing set up, clean up, and/or food serving support at special events held at school in the evening
Lending a hand during community clean up events
Organizing, staffing, and/or contributing to 8th grade promotion events
And more!!
Check back regularly for updates!