Volunteer at Wedgwood Elementary

Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways that families can help our school community! 

This year, we are suggesting families set a goal of 5 volunteer hours for each Wedgwood student in their family. This is only a rule of thumb, not a requirement. We are grateful for every minute you can spend helping our school community!

NON-SCHOOL DAY VOLUNTEERS

No special training or sign-up is needed for volunteers at events that happen outside of school hours, such as:

• Back to School BBQ

• Fall Dance

• Carnival

• Cultural Night

• STEAM Night

• Garden clean-up events

SCHOOL DAY VOLUNTEERS

Before you can volunteer at the building/school grounds during the school day, you’ll need to complete the Seattle Public Schools Volunteer checklist. This includes:

• A short online child abuse awareness training (17 minutes)

• A review of the volunteer handbook

• An application form, including a background check

This process is required for all volunteers who come to the building during the school day, including:

• Class parties

• Classroom helpers

• Library, lunchroom, or recess helper

• Office volunteer

• Field trip chaperones

• After school enrichment chaperone or volunteer

• Field Day

• Move-a-thon

• Mighty Movers

We recommend everyone undergo this process so that you’re approved to volunteer at any event you wish!

RETURNING SCHOOL DAY VOLUNTEERS

If you have completed the above process in the past, please visit the Seattle Public School’s checklist for returning volunteers.