Volunteer Opportunities

We are so happy you are visiting our Volunteer Opportunities page. We hope this means you are looking for ways to join in and become a part of our school's community! We understand that everyone has different schedules and circumstances, but we feel confident that there is something for everyone!

Please take a moment to fill our our Volunteer Interest Survey and take a look at the current and ongoing opportunity available below. Remember, each time you volunteer log your hours!

Have You Done Your 20?

Have you ever wondered why Meridian asks volunteers to log their hours? Here’s why:

It helps families to see how engaged our community is, and inspires others to become more involved.
It demonstrates to our children our commitment to their education, and they see the positive impact those hours can make.
It helps Meridian acknowledge our volunteers and all that you do.
Involved families, including data on hours volunteered, reflects well on potential grants!

So, have you done -- AND logged -- your 20 (or more) hours? Log your hours today and enjoy perks like lunch with your students and more! To earn your lunch perk, you must log your hours.

Not sure how many hours you have logged? You can check your email for a confirmation from Google Forms, subject: ViP Volunteer Hours. You may send a quick note to [email protected] for a total of your hours to date.

I've done my 20, how do I schedule lunch with my student?

Parents and guardians who log 20 volunteer hours will be eligible to schedule a lunch date with their student(s). Lunch dates will take place at either the courtyard (primary) or the patio (secondary). Beginning in October, Volunteers in Partnership will send out a sign up at the beginning of each month to those who have completed 20 hours or more and invite those volunteers to have lunch with their students. Lunches must be scheduled in advance so that teachers and staff can make the appropriate arrangements for your child.

Current Opportunities

Staff Appreciation Luncheons

Every month, ViP hosts a luncheon for all staff on the first Wednesday of the month to show them how much we appreciate them.

Check back in July for the next sign-up.

Special Events

Staff Appreciation Week

May 6-10

We are preparing for our final month of thank yous to show all of our teachers and staff how grateful we are for all they do. We hope you can help us by donating or volunteering as we set up treats throughout the week. Please see the sign up for how to contribute.

Primary Book Fair

May 6-10

The Primary Spring Book Fair is next week, May 6-10 and there are several ways to help make this awesome for our students. Sign up to volunteer with set up, take down, and shifts during the week. Check out the sign up link for more information. You may reach out to Ms. Chapman, if you have further questions

Uniform Donations

Please consider donating gently used or new uniform items throughout the year. All sizes are welcome but we do have an immediate need for boys and girls size 4t-10 bottoms (pants, jeans, shorts, skirts, etc). Donated items can be dropped off in the bins outside by the primary entrance.

Ongoing Opportunities

Morning Carline

We are looking for helpful and friendly volunteers during morning carline. Providing drivers and walkers with reminders of the rules and opening the doors for our younger students is an important job. No sign up is needed. Just show up as close to the start of carline as you can and try to stay until at least 8 a.m. This is a great before-work volunteer opportunity! This also helps relieve our teachers and staff to allow them time to be inside to prepare for their students.

Athletics

Want to help at a Meridian sporting event. Athletics is always looking for interested parents to help with concessions, scoring, game admissions, clock managers and more! Sign ups will be added when sport seasons begin.

Meridian Chicken Care

Did you know that we have chickens on campus? Our primary students love seeing them out in their yard while at recess and they offer a valuable care opportunity for some of our secondary students. We have an amazing group of parent volunteers who have formed a Chicken Committee. This committee oversees all the care regarding our sweet girls and they are looking for families who would like to help. If you are interested, check out this sign up with all the details.

Primary Lost and Found

Our primary students leave items behind on a daily basis so we are looking for volunteers who can help keep it as organized as possible. View the sign up for additional information.