Academy Classroom - B&G Club
About the Opportunity
Volunteers in the Academy Classroom provide meaningful support to students in grades K–12 with disabilities, including autism, while helping create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.
What will volunteers do?
- Assist teachers and support students during classroom instruction
- Encourage positive social interactions and peer engagement
- Help students follow classroom routines, schedules, and transitions
- Participate in special events, celebrations, field trips, and school-wide activities
- Encourage student confidence, independence, and participation in all activities
- Maintain a positive, respectful, patient, and supportive attitude with students and staff
- Follow all safety, confidentiality, and school policies and procedures
Ideal volunteer qualities
- Compassionate, patient, and dependable
- Comfortable working with children and teens with diverse abilities
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to varying classroom and student needs
Impact
By volunteering in the Academy Classroom, individuals help create meaningful experiences that support student learning, development, independence, and inclusion while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
Schedule
1. Monday through Friday - flexible daytime shifts during the school year
2. No prior experience is required-just a warm heart, a gentle presence, and a willingness to support young children as they learn and grow. Training and support will be provided.
