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Below are 2024-2025 volunteer opportunities at Lipscomb Elementary
Events with open volunteer positions will have a sign-up link below.
We will continue to post new volunteer signups throughout the year, so check back often!
RECURRING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT | DESCRIPTION | WHEN | TIME COMMITMENT | TIER 2/TIER 3 REQUIRED* |
Wonderful Wednesday |
Once a month, we provide a table of snacks or lunch for our amazing Lipscomb teachers to enjoy throughout the day. Volunteers can sign up to drop off a homemade or store-bought dish based on the theme. For questions, contact Lauren Richards at lrichards129@gmail.com
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Monthly | < 30 minutes | Anyone can drop off food donations. |
Library Helper |
Volunteers sign up for a monthly recurring time slot to help organize and shelve books in our library. |
Monthly |
< 30 minutes |
Tier 2 |
Art Helper |
Volunteers sign up for a monthly recurring time slot to hang our student's artwork in the school hallways. |
Monthly |
1 hour |
Tier 2 |
Cafeteria Helper |
Volunteers help lunch run smoothly by assisting cafeteria staff with food prep, ring up items, etc. |
Weekly |
1 hour |
Tier 2 |
Kindergarten Lunch Help |
Volunteers assist our Kinder students during lunch in the cafeteria with tasks such as opening juice boxes, putting food away, etc. |
Aug 12-16 |
1 hour |
Tier 2 |
Groundskeeping |
In addition to our hired landscapers, volunteers help keep the school yards tidy on designated days. For info, contact Stephanie at schooloperations@lipscombpto.com. |
2-3 times per year |
1 hour |
Anyone can help when school is out of session. |
Room Parents |
As the Liaisons between teachers, classroom parents, and the PTO, Room Parents support teachers by planning semester parties, communicating needs, and facilitating grade-level programs. For info contact Alexis Mattingly at roomparents@lipscombpto.com. |
All Year |
2-3 hours per month |
Tier 3 |
2024 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT | DESCRIPTION | WHEN | TIME COMMITMENT | TIER 2/TIER 3 REQUIRED* |
Brentwood High School Spirit Night |
Our Lipscomb students attend a Brentwood High School Friday night football game for free and join on the field for pre-game activities. We'll hold a tailgate before the game at Granny White Park. For info, contact Tiffany at specialevents@lipscombpto.com. |
September 6 |
3 hours |
Tier 2 |
Auction Committee |
We host an auction leading up to Fall Festival. Volunteers help to procure items from local and national businesses. If you have an item to donate, please contact Katie Power at lesbearsauction@gmail.com. |
Now through Sept 29 |
< 30 minutes |
Anyone can donate or procure auction items. |
Fall Fest |
A fun family afternoon where we celebrate our Back Your Bear Campaign with games, inflatables, and food! Volunteers can run games or contribute to our bake sale. For questions, contact Lacey at LaceyFinnegan@gmail.com |
Sept 29 |
30 minutes |
Tier 2
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Run Team Race |
Run Team is open to all grades. During the Fall and Spring, our PE teachers lead participating students in running at 7:45am each Monday morning, before school starts. At the end of the program, the Run Team students compete in a one-mile race against their age group. Volunteers will help with this single-day race. |
TBD November
|
1 hour |
Tier 2 |
Breakfast with Your Bear |
Come to school and have a doughnut with your Bear (child)! This breakfast happens the same week of the Book Fair so you can shop with your child, too. We will have a volunteer committee to help organize and set up the breakfast. For info, contact Muna at muna.munchoor@gmail.com. |
TBD Fall |
1.5 hours |
Tier 2 |
Book Fair |
Volunteers help students shop and check out during the Scholastic Book Fair in the library. Breakfast With your Bear is also this week. For questions, contact Liane at fundraising@lipscombpto.com. |
November 11-15 |
1 hour |
Tier 2 |
2025 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
EVENT | DESCRIPTION | WHEN | TIME COMMITMENT | TIER 2/TIER 3 REQUIRED* |
Daughter Plus One |
An evening for the girls to get dressed up and dance the night away with a parent. Volunteers will help plan, set up and run the event. For questions, contact Tiffany at specialevents@lipscombpto.com. |
TBD Jan/Feb |
1-2 hours |
Tier 3 |
Read Across America |
The LES PTO brings in special guests for each age group to read books to the kids. We will need special community members to help join in reading. For questions, contact Dorothy at dorothysmithotd@gmail.com |
TBD Feb/March |
1 hour |
Tier 2 |
Staff Appreciation Week |
A week-long celebration to thank our Lipscomb staff for all they do. A volunteer committee will help set up and organize this fun event. For questions, contact Stephanie at schooloperations@lipscombpto.com. |
TBD Feb/March |
30 minutes |
Tier 3 |
Son Plus One |
An afternoon for the boys to enjoy sporting games with a parent of their choice. Volunteers will help plan, set up, and run the event. For questions, contact Tiffany at specialevents@lipscombpto.com. |
TBD Spring |
1 hour |
Tier 3 |
Field Day |
Students participate with fellow classmates in a half-day of fun-filled outdoor challenges, led by our PE teachers. Volunteers will oversee each of the stations. |
May 2 |
2 hours |
Tier 2 |
STEM Day |
A fun event with a focus in math, technology, engineering, and robotics. Volunteers help with activity design, demonstrations, and materials prep for the event. We also welcome parents with careers in STEM to share your experience with students. For questions, contact Ronda at ronda.hammond@wcs.edu. |
TBD Spring |
3 - 4 hours |
Tier 2 |
Variety Show |
Our 4th and 5th graders audition and perform a talent for parents and schoolmates. Volunteers will help organize and run this event. For questions, contact Jenny at jenny.leininger@gmail.com. |
TBD Spring |
1 hour | Tier 2 |
* Anyone who wants to volunteer must complete a new Williamson County School District Application and Confidentiality Agreement every year.
For most events, WCS requires Volunteers to be Tier 2 or Tier 3 qualified. Click on our Volunteer Forms Page for the qualification process.
Tier 3 status expires after 5 years. Upon expiration, volunteers will need to process a new background check within a year.
To confirm your current volunteer standing, call Susan Hudson at our school office 615-472-4650.
Are you interested in volunteering for an upcoming event?
Click here to let us know, and we'll be in touch when the positions open!
Please reach out to Danielle Lawson at volunteers@lipscombpto.com for questions about volunteering.