Volunteer Opportunities at COMPASS Schools

McKinley Elementary - 1124 W Turner St. Allentown

McKinley Elementary hosts a Book-blast every month where children and parents come together at the elementary school to have dinner together and read aloud. Upcoming dates for McKinley’s Book-blast are: April 18th, and May 16th from 4:30-7:30 P.M. Volunteers are needed for set up, help with the actual event, and clean up. If you would like to volunteer contact Community School Director, Amy Jahn de Torrez at (484)765-5469, or by email at jahndetorreza@allentownsd.org

Fountain Hill Elementary - 1330 Church St. Bethlehem

Fountain Hill is in need of volunteers to work with their after-school programs. After-school programs run Monday through Thursday, from 3:30-5:30 P.M. If you would like to help with Fountain Hill’s after-school programs please contact Community School Director, Jennifer Pizarro, at (610)865-5881 ext.29906, or by email at jpizarro@beth.k12.pa.us

Bangor Elementary - 123 Five Points Richmond Road, Bangor


Lincoln Elementary - 1260 Gresham St. Bethlehem
 
Lincoln Elementary is looking for help with their new Book Leveling curriculum, a research-based curriculum that gives students control of their reading. Students’ conference with their teachers to determine their reading level, which is color-coded according to the levels described by the IRLA. Lincoln has purchased colored dots so that all books in the school can be labeled according to their IRLA level. Volunteers will be trained to use the database and label the books according to a system that has been developed within the building. This opportunity is appropriate for individuals or groups and can be scheduled according to volunteer and CSC availability. For more information please contact Community School Coordinator, Lisa Regan, at (610)866-8727 ext.14902, or by email at lregan@beth.k12.pa.us
 
Lincoln Elementary is hosting a Family Literacy Night on April 18th, from 5:30-7:00 P.M. The theme for this event is Read-a-thon and more details will be forthcoming. Volunteer roles are TBD. Volunteer orientation will be provided at 5PM. For more information please contact Community School Coordinator, Lisa Regan, at (610)866-8727 ext.14902, or by email at lregan@beth.k12.pa.us

Allentown School District
 
Joyce Marin of the Allentown School District is looking for volunteers to help out with the Start your Day Right before School Program. Volunteers provide elementary students’ support during academic support and fitness activities. Clearances are required. The program runs Monday-Friday from 7:15-9:00 A.M. For more information please contact Joyce at (484)765-4095, or by email at marinj@allentownsd.org

South Mountain Middle School - 709 W Emmaus Ave, Allentown

South Mountain Middle School is hosting an Earth Day Event, date in April, TBA. This annual event happens right after the school day concludes and allows the students to help clean-up their neighborhood. More information will be available as the day draws closer. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Community School Director, Wendy Seiffert at 484-765-4364 or seiffertw@allentownsd.org To ensure safety, all regular volunteers will be required to obtain background checks.

South Mountain Middle School is hosting a Community Yard Sale & Car Wash, on May 5th. This annual event raises money for the Community School programs at South Mountain. Tables are sold for $10 to individuals or groups to sell their items in a large setting. Volunteers are needed to help set-up and clean-up, and car washers too! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Community School Director, Wendy Seiffert at 484-765-4364 or seiffertw@allentownsd.org To ensure safety, all regular volunteers will be required to obtain background checks.

South Mountain Middle School is hosting their Annual Talent Show, May 23rd. Student and family groups are permitted to try out for the annual show. Volunteers will be needed as guest judges and on the night of the event for ticket sales, ushers etc. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Community School Director, Wendy Seiffert at 484-765-4364 or seiffertw@allentownsd.org To ensure safety, all regular volunteers will be required to obtain background checks.

South Mountain Middle School is hosting their Annual Walk-A-Thon, date TBA. This event will raise money for the Community School Programs at South Mountain. We will be looking for volunteers to help with lap cards, distribute water, and registration. We will also be looking for sponsors for the event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Community School Director, Wendy Seiffert at 484-765-4364 or seiffertw@allentownsd.org To ensure safety, all regular volunteers will be required to obtain background checks.

Roosevelt Elementary School - 210 W Susquehanna St. Allentown
 
Book Blast, a once-a-month program hosted by Roosevelt Elementary School in Allentown, creates an environment that encourages children to grow their reading skills. It also bridges the language barrier gap that prevents many parents from reading aloud in English to their children.

As a volunteer, you work alongside a school teacher and other volunteers to create a fun learning experience—and a chance for underprivileged parents and guardians to spend quality time with their children. You can also bring along your own children.  

• Volunteer for the 19 April Book Blast
• Volunteer for the 17 May Book Blast (Rita’s Ice Nite)

The program begins at 6:00 p.m. The reading comprehension strategy is introduced, and the featured book is read aloud. Each child then selects a book to read and practices the newly introduced strategy. The program finishes up with a project or activity closely tied to the featured story. Clean-up goes very quickly; the event is complete by 7:15 p.m.
 
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Regina Nickson from United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley at reginan@unitedwayglv.org or 610.807.5719