Volunteer

Reach-Up Head Start benefits greatly from the invaluable
support of volunteers!

Family and community involvement are vital components of a successful program.

 

Opportunities to be involved as a volunteer:

• Complete a part-time or full-time internship for Early Childhood, Social Work or Community Psychology degrees.
• Interact and develop positive relationships with young children in a Head Start classroom doing activities such as reading, art, or sharing a special talent.
• Assist teachers by preparing classroom activities at home (cutting, pasting, gluing, stapling, etc.)
• Assist staff and families at various parent/child events throughout the year.
• Assist with literacy events for children and their families.
• Various opportunities to assist and support the program administration and office staff.
• Serve on an agency advisory committee.

 

How to get started as a volunteer:

• Contact the Volunteer Coordinator
  • Email: volunteercoordinator@reachupinc.org
  • Phone: 320-253-8110
• Ask about current opportunities
• Ask if a background study is required
• Complete and submit a Volunteer Application
  • Volunteer Application PDF
  • Volunteer Handbook PDF

 

Some volunteer opportunities have additional requirements. The volunteer coordinator will inform you what information is required for the volunteer opportunity you are interested in.

 

If a background study is required, all volunteers are required to pay $40 for the background study and $9.10 for the fingerprinting and photo services.