Our volunteers make MLC special

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Since its inception over 50 years ago, MLC's model of experiential learning has relied on active parent and community volunteers. There is always something to do at MLC from helping out in the classroom to teaching an elective. 

BELOW IS A LIST OF VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (UPDATED November, 2024)
Some volunteer opportunities require a PPS background check. For more information, you can access the PPS site directly here.

EVENT	Description of the event and types of volunteer opportunities	Leader
AUCTION (April 11, 2025)	In general, the annual auction is our largest fundraiser has included:  A live auction A silent auction Classroom art projects for auction Dinner and wine/beer  Wine Wall ​Raffles, games, entertainment (photo booth, photo bus, etc.)	Sierra Stringfield
CRAFT FAIRE ​(DECEMBER 10, 2024)	Takes place in late November or early December--excellent opportunity for people to purchase their holiday gifts Need a team to: Finalize date and time with school administration Publicize event in advance so that kids have time to make their crafts Organize team to register crafters, set up tables on the day of, take down	Jeremy Booth
USED BOOK SALE (MAY, 2025)	The used book sale raises funds for our school library and gets quality used books to MLC students for low-to-no cost. We need a team to: Work with our new librarian, Molly, to finalize date and location for the sale Solicit used book donations from the MLC community Organize books in preparation for the sale  Fund volunteers to staff the sale when it’s open Take down the sale at the end, take unsold books to Powell’s or donate	Katie Wong-Murphy & Alisa Welch
BOTTLEDROP ​(year round)	Restock blue MLC BottleDrop bags where needed Increase awareness of the program with community members	Adam Perryman
PARKING EVENTS ​(February-November)	Maintain sign-up schedule Recruit volunteers ​Restock parking supplies as as needed Provide guidance on parking process and best practices Sign-up here	​Chenney Gruber & Nate Kramer
LUNCH/RECESS HELPERS (September-June)	Assist students as needed in the cafeteria Monitor students on the blacktop or at the playground Sign-up with Kathleen in the front office​	NEEDED

Other ways to help

​Check with your student's teachers for opportunities, including volunteering to be a classroom parent and coordinate communication with the other parents in the classroom. 

Consider teaching an elective! This is one of the most popular and innovative programs at MLC where parents and community members share their expertise in everything from icky, sticky science to neighborhood history. More information will be distributed in the fall or email Dana.

The PTA Clothing Center, located at Marshall HS Campus (Grant HS), has been assisting PPS students in need since 1964. Every PTA and PTSA in the district staffs the Clothing Center for two days during the school year. To volunteer for these days, please email.