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AM/PM Preschool Care and Mid-Day Care offered
Rochester Public Schools Preschool
Register for AM/PM Care & Non-School Day Care
Register for Trips during school year at; Bamber, Jefferson, and Northrop. Summer Trips are at Ben Franklin, Gage, and Sunset Terrace.
Summer Trips for Riverside, Overland, and Sunset Terrace
Volunteer Opportunities with Community Education
Volunteers Needed!Support parents and guardians who are enrolling their child in Rochester Public Schools (RPS).
How to Get StartedClick the "Enroll Now" button on this page or contact volunteer@rochesterschools.org.
Help Parents Have a Great DayMany parents are anxious as their child's first day of school approaches. Their first school experience is often enrolling their child, a process that many find daunting. As a volunteer, you can be a welcoming ambassador to parents by guiding them through their application and giving a few moments of respite by engaging their kids in educational activities.
Help Kids Have a Great DayYoung children often accompany parents while enrolling. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to help these kids become excited for their first day of school through crafts, games, and reading.
OrganizationRochester Public Schools
DatesOngoing
HoursFlexible. Help needed weekdays 10 AM - 2 PM.Volunteers do not need to commit to multiple days a week or multiple hours per day. We will work with you to arrange a schedule matching your availability.
LocationEdison Building615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Job DescriptionGreet parents and students when they visit the Edison building to enroll a student. Show parents where to begin the process at a computer station and answer questions. While parents work at a computer station, engage younger students through crafts, games, and reading.
Prior Experience NeededNone. School staff will provide training about what types of documents are required for enrollment and common questions asked by families.Knowledge of a second language is optional and appreciated. Families in Rochester Public Schools speak more than 80 languages and dialects!
Background CheckThis volunteer opportunity requires completion of a background check. More information can be found on the Rochester Public Schools website.
ContactJosh HalversonCoordinator of Community PartnershipsRochester Public Schoolsvolunteer@rochesterschools.org
