Volunteer Opportunities

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BEFORE YOU VOLUNTEER

Before you can volunteer in-person at the school, you must complete the mandatory MCPS Parent Volunteer Training. To access the training please follow the instructions below:

  • Click HERE to go to the MCPS PV Training webpage

  • Select "Online Training for Volunteers and Contractors"

  • Select "Online Training for Parents/Guardians"

  • Log into ParentVUE

  • Select “myMCPS Classroom” and you’ll be directed to your Dashboard

  • Select Resources from the left hand side menu

  • Select "Volunteer Training"

  • Select “Enroll in Course”

  • Select “Go to the Course”

  • Read the information and complete the “FY24-25 Volunteer Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect” training

  • Click HERE for FAQs

LUNCH AND RECESS

  • Click HERE to be directed to our school’s “Information for Recess and Lunch Parent Volunteers”guide 2024-25.

  • Volunteers MUST sign up beforehand so the school is aware of incoming visitors.The school will welcome volunteers for lunch and recess starting on Sept 16th.

  • Volunteers need to be a parent or related to a student the school.

ROOM PARENTS

  • One of the most rewarding and impactful ways you can help make this an awesome school year for our Cubs is by signing up to be a Room Parent.

    Responsibilities include: (1) organizing, along with other room parents and teachers, the Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and End-of-the-School Year parties; and (2) coordinating with the teacher their classroom supply wishlists and any additional help that might be needed for the classroom.

    This is a commitment that requires <15 hrs per school year per room parent, and each classroom typically has three room parents. This volunteer position offers dads and moms the opportunity to create wonderful lifelong memories by connecting with their children and their friends. Please reach out to our Room Parent Coordinator to sign up or to learn more.

CLASSROOM

  • Our teachers work with our Room Parents to set up classroom volunteer opportunities. Contact your Room Parents for details

MEDIA CENTER

  • To volunteer at the media center, please email Mrs. Ropelewski for more details.

GRADE LEVEL SOCIALS (Completed for 2024)

What are they? Parent socials have been a tradition at Carderock for many years and provide an excellent opportunity to meet fellow parents in a relaxed and fun setting. Grade level socials can be hosted indoors and/or outdoors. In addition, parents are welcome to plan ANY style event they are comfortable hosting - it could still be a parent-only event or a family event. Ideas include an adults-only cocktail party, a family potluck picnic in the park, ice cream truck and outdoor play date, etc.

When are they? Socials normally take place in October or November.  Dates will be chosen by the hosts and their helpers. We will be sure that socials do not conflict with each other. 

How can I help? In order to enjoy these outdoor socials we need volunteers to host EACH GRADE, and helpers to assist the hosts with invitations, planning, RSVPs, etc.  Anyone interested in volunteering to host or help, or for more information, please contact Anna Ansaldo (Abw266@gmail.com)

If you wish to get involved in any of our events, outreach, or programing, please email our Committee Chairs for more information