Our volunteers make MLC special!

2021-22 COVID-19 CHANGES TO VOLUNTEERING AT MLC:
Per Oregon’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Teachers and School Staff, all volunteers will be required to provide proof of vaccination before volunteering in a PPS school or facility. 
--​Volunteers who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may only be assigned to non-contact volunteer activities. They may not volunteer directly with students or be in a PPS school or facility where they would have direct or indirect contact with students. 
--Volunteering in schools will be very limited in 2021-22. Only essential volunteers will be permitted to volunteer in PPS schools, as determined by the school administrator. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTEERING IN PPS, COMPLETING A BACKGROUND CHECK AND HOW TO UPLOAD YOUR VACCINATION CARD, CLICK HERE.

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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 SEPTEMBER, 2021)

EVENT	Description of the event and types of volunteer opportunities	Leader
AUCTION (MARCH, 2022)	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.)	NEEDED
CRAFT FAIRE ​(DECEMBER, 2020)	Takes place in 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	NEEDED
USED BOOK SALE (TBD)	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, Susan and Tim 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	NEEDED
MLC CALENDAR (DECEMBER, 2021)	The MLC Calendar was a staple in the early years at MLC. It was revived in 2019 with photos of every class, birthdays, and art.  Need photographer & graphic designer	Alisa
CLOTHING CENTER AND FOOD PANTRY (ONGOING)	The CCFP opened in response to the need for a comprehensive food and clothing source for our students and families.  The room and its contents need to be reorganized after construction this past summer.  A committee (one that includes high school students) should decide staffing, purchasing, obtaining donations, and upkeep.	NEEDED

Other ways to help:

​1. GET VACCINATED. Then complete the PPS background check. For more information, you can access the PPS site directly here.

2. 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. 

3. 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 Susan.

4. 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.