• READING - Work with students individually or in small groups.  Assist in the library.  Read aloud to children.  
• MATH - Volunteer in the classroom.  Run math centers for small groups.  Tutor one-on-one to reinforce or re-teach key standards.
• SCIENCE - Prepare supplies for hands-on science lessons.  Assist with Science experiments and lessons.
• COMPUTERS - Accompany children to media center for class computer time.  Work with students in class on computers.
• SPECIAL PROJECTS - Assist with special projects as needed by teachers and staff.

School Volunteer Form

• A volunteer may register at the school site or work location where he/she would like to provide services. The volunteer must present picture identification and complete and sign the School Volunteer Program Registration form (FM-1764).
• Volunteers may not begin service until the School Volunteer Office, through the Intranet database system, has cleared them as active.
• Electronic background checks take one week to clear if the record is clear. If the record shows a background issue, the SVP office will review it. If needed, additional documents may be requested of the volunteer at that time.
• Completed applications need to be entered into the Miami- Dade County Public Schools’ CICS School Volunteer/Dade Partner database (WDPV) and submitted electronically to the district office for clearance. (For assistance with database, contact the School Volunteer office at 305-995-1439).
• The volunteer will receive a background check and schools will be notified electronically through the database system when the volunteer is cleared and active.
• Once cleared, volunteers must receive the following at the school site or work location:
  • An orientation at the school site to discuss policies.
  • Policies and Guidelines: a copy of the MDCPS policies and guidelines are available at community.dadeschools.net
  • School policies and guidelines by work location
  • Identification badge or name tag

For more information on MDCPS Community & Volunteer Service, please follow the link to visit the district website.

Whether you can volunteer on an ongoing basis or on short-term projects, you are always welcome at Joe Hall. Even a few hours once a week -- or even once in a while -- can help.

Joe Hall Events:

Joe Hall Elementary thrives on building its diverse community through fun, school wide and grade level events and programs such as our:

• Open House

• Annual Book Fair

• Author's Night

• Annual Science Fair

• Field Day

• Jump Rope for Heart

Help is needed in many areas to make these events and programs possible.  You can:

• Chair an event

• Help make preparations

• Volunteer at the event

• Send in donations

• Make publicity signs and flyers

• Coordinate outside donations from local businesses

• Clean up after the event

• Attend the event and invite family and friends to join you

Community events are fun for everyone at Joe Hall and are key in making our community the special place it is.  As they say, “The more the merrier!” - volunteering is fun and fulfilling!  

Special Projects:

Often, there is a need for parents to assist with projects requiring specialized skills or only at a specific time.  Maybe one of these projects are something you can help with:

• TRANSLATING - Volunteer as a translator for various school events.

• COPIES - Make copies of various flyers and curriculum for staff and teachers.

• PHOTOGRAPHY - Take photos of groups, events, spirit days and other functions for the school yearbook.

• AUDIO/VISUAL - Set up equipment for concerts, assemblies and other events.

Share your Talents:

Do you have a unique talent or a pastime you would love to share?  With the huge variety of activities offered at Joe Hall, there is sure to be a place you can put them to good use.

• ART - Our Art Vistas program is a completely parent facilitated supplemental fine arts program.  Volunteer docents share fine art prints and unique art projects with students six times throughout the year.  All training is provided.

• GARDENING - Come help plant, build and maintain Joe Hall's Gardens. Spruce up the landscape by pulling weeds, raking leaves, or pruning plants.

• MUSIC - Play the piano for our students.  Support the chorus by coming and singing with the kids.  Help provide music extension lessons in the classrooms.

• TECHNOLOGY - Volunteer in your child's class, help train teachers and students to troubleshoot computer problems.  Support teachers by installing and maintaining hardware and software in classrooms and the media center.

• BAKING - Bake delectable treats for our assorted functions at Joe Hall.  Offer supplemental cooking lessons in classes that reinforce academic material, such as measuring or telling time.

• SHOPPING - Offer to shop for teachers or for Home and School Club events.

Short on Time?

We know not everybody has time to  be on campus during the school day.  Here are some things that you can do at home or that only take a few minutes of your time.

• TEACHER PREP - Offer to prepare projects for teachers or to correct homework.

• DONATIONS - Make donations of goods or cash to help with Joe Hall activities.