Volunteering is Easy!

Volunteers play a vital role in the success of a school and the achievement of its students. We are fortunate at Bridger School to have a dedicated group of parents who are willing to devote much time and energy to our school.

If you are a working parent or have small children at home, there are also many jobs that can be done at home. Any amount of time that you can give is extremely helpful and appreciated!

Fill out our Bridger Volunteer application form online OR download the form and hand it in to the school office.

Here are a few ideas on how you can volunteer


In the classroom - assist individual students or small groups with reading, math, or science activities. help students create an arts or crafts project.

At home - volunteer at home planning events, designing flyers, doing mailings.

In the library - staff the library.

Classroom parent - work with teacher to plan classroom activities and parties.

School wide events - chaperone field trips.

Translating - translate written materials into foreign languages.

Other skills needed - whatever else you have to offer! let us know.

What is Three For Me?

Three For Me is a promise, a promise from parent to school and a promise from parent to child. By signing a promise card, parents commit to volunteer three hours of their time to the school. Whether parents make copies for a teacher, have lunch with their child at school, read to children, file in the school office, or help at a PTA event, every act of service is important. In addition, there are many opportunities for volunteerism, even in the home. If a parent works and has limited availability, the PTA or will take the role to find activities those parents can do from home to fulfill their promise. More information and Promise Cards will be sent home in the coming weeks.

Promise cards will be sent home with a letter from the PTA Volunteer Coordinator.

Do You Want to Volunteer?

You will need to fill out the following forms and submit them to the school's office:

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