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Volunteerism

WMS thrives because of our exceptional and caring community. Families before us have carried on the tradition and modeled for our children the importance of volunteering and community engagement and, we appreciate the continued work of our families to support the school.

Every volunteer hour helps our school create community, allows parent and teacher connection, and ensures all students receive the best Montessori education in a supportive and engaging environment.

We ask that each family provide 20 hours of volunteer service per year. Many will give beyond that, further strengthening the school and family partnership, and those who reach or provide more than 20 hours per year will be invited to an annual appreciation event. 

WMS Family Association

The WMS Family Association (FA) connects families, supports teachers and students, and brings our school to life through volunteerism, fundraising, and beloved community events. Every WMS family is automatically a member of the FA and is encouraged to be an active participant.

How can you get involved? We welcome all parents/guardians to join us at meetings and participate in our conversations about how to help build community and extend the mission of WMS. There are many big and small ways to contribute to our parent-driven activities and events, and we invite you to share your time, talents and energy in a way that works for your family.

Attending FA events is a great way to meet other families, learn what’s happening at WMS, and contribute to the growth and development of the school community. You will hear about FA events throughout the year. To stay informed, view the school calendar, read the weekly newsletters, and room parent emails.

If you have any questions, please contact the FA Leadership team at fa@woodinvillemontessori.org.

Volunteer Requirements

All volunteers at WMS are required to complete an online volunteer training and pass a background check. In addition, depending on the frequency of volunteering, volunteers in Toddler and Early Childhood classrooms may be asked to provide proof of MMR immunization.

The volunteer training can be accessed via the Volunteer button of the Resources Board in your myWMS account.

Directly following the online training, you will be prompted to complete the Volunteer Verification and Agreement and submit additional documents (WATCH background check and immunization proof, if applicable) before you are cleared to volunteer with students. 

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Log Hours

We ask that volunteers log their volunteer hours to help the school track the types of jobs people are doing as well as the cumulative number of hours contributed per year. To record your hours, please use the Volunteer Hours Submission form found in myWMS. Hours can be submitted at any time during the school year.
Employer Matching

Some corporate employers offer monetary donations to match your volunteer hours served and we are grateful to all who request those donations on behalf of WMS. Details can be found by consulting your company’s human resources office. Some local companies with matching programs include: Adobe, Boeing, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Expedia, Google, Microsoft, and Starbucks.