WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Welcome to Masonboro Elementary’s Volunteer Program!
Our volunteers bring warmth, creativity, and community spirit to everything we do. Whether you’re helping in the classroom or cheering at the Fun Run, your time makes a difference.
Ways to Get Involved
Classroom Duties
Support your child’s class with hands-on help — things like organizing materials, prepping projects, or lending a hand during special activities.
PTA Fundraisers
Join the fun at school-wide events like the Book Fair, Fun Run, Spring Fling, and Fun Day. These are great ways to connect with families while supporting our school programs.
PTA Programs
Help with ongoing programs such as the Walking Club or Community Outreach projects that bring our Masonboro family together.
Attend and Participate
Come to PTA Meetings to stay informed and share your voice. Join us for the Volunteer Breakfast to celebrate our amazing helpers, and keep an eye out for PTA-sponsored Restaurant Nights that give back to our school while we share a meal together.
When You Volunteer
Every hour counts! Be sure to sign in and out each time you volunteer. It helps keep our school secure and lets us report total volunteer hours to the county.
Don’t forget your Volunteer Sticker — it keeps everyone safe and lets students and staff know you’re part of the Masonboro crew.
Volunteer Levels
Level 1 Volunteers work under the supervision of school staff.
Level 2 Volunteers may work independently with students and need a background check.
If you’re unsure which level applies to you, please contact the front office.
Volunteer Training Requirements
We thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at our school. It is required that you complete the Volunteer Orientation, online or in-person, and complete the Volunteer Orientation Assessment. The training and assessment must be completed each school year.
You may access the Volunteer Orientation online training and assessment by following the links provided below.
Step by Step Instructions To Become a Level 1 or Level 2 Volunteer:
Step 1: Complete the online training or attend an in-person training. (in-person training TBD)
Step 2: Download and read the Volunteer Handbook.
Step 3: Complete the Volunteer Orientation Assessment.
Once you submit the Volunteer Orientation Assessment, you will have Level 1 volunteer status and you will be entered on the NHCS Volunteer Database.
Level 2 Volunteers (Field Trip Chaperones)
Complete the Background Check Application (fee applies). You will receive a card upon approval that is good for 3 years. Please forward the email you receive when completed to: susan.donner@nhcs.net.
What’s the difference between a Level 1 and Level 2 volunteer?
Level 1 Volunteers work under continual supervision of school staff members, while Level 2 Volunteers may work alone with students and may not always be with a staff member. Level 2 Volunteers must complete a background check. If you are unsure if you need a background check please contact the front office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cell phones - All visitors will refrain from using phones and taking pictures while volunteering.
Children at other schools – If you complete the online training and assessment for another school, please email susan.donner@nhcs.net.
Volunteer status if not working with children - Most of the duties involved in volunteering at events that do not require working with children will still require a Level 2 status because of the proximity to money and other valuable items.
Background Check – It is good for three years, we do not accept background checks from other agencies except UNCW, NHCS employees, and law enforcement.
Volunteer Sign-In Procedures
Before you get started, stop by the front office to sign in. You’ll find a computer on the table to the right — click the “Volunteer” button and follow the prompts.
Once you’re signed in, a volunteer badge will print automatically. Please wear it while you’re in the building so students and staff know you’re part of the Masonboro crew.
When you’re finished for the day, don’t forget to check out before leaving.
Volunteering from home or working on projects outside of school hours?
You can easily log your hours online here.