Would you wear a watch and slippers made from carbon dioxide emissions? Or brush your teeth using toothpaste made from CO₂? Before the pandemic, students at Evergreen Middle School were learning about real products that capture and store carbon dioxide that would otherwise go into the atmosphere.
Volunteering in LWSD
Volunteering During Remote Learning
Lake Washington School District recognizes the value of volunteers and their contributions to our students’ education and our District mission. At this time during remote learning, the District is focused on providing educational essentials to our students. Following guidelines from OSPI, the District will be limiting nonessential visitors and volunteers to our schools.
For any essential in-person volunteering in our schools requested by a staff member, the volunteer: must be an approved LWSD volunteer, will need to go through the same attestation process/screening process as required for staff to be in the building, and will follow all safety protocols, including wearing a mask at all times and meeting physical distancing requirements.
If a staff member determines that students need help from an approved volunteer through our online platform, Microsoft Teams, a staff member should organize, initiate and monitor the online session.
Community organization needs – ways to support our families
Many people have asked how to support our students and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a list of resources that support our families:
- Hopelink
- King County Regional Donations Connector
- Kirkland/Redmond Nourishing Networks
- Lake Washington Schools Foundation
- Pantry Packs
- YMCA
- Boys & Girls Clubs of King County
- United Way – Limited volunteer opportunities also available
- InvestED
Share your talents, gain experience and inspire a child
Volunteers play an important role supporting student learning in Lake Washington School District (LWSD). Currently, LWSD has over 17,000 approved volunteers. These volunteers are parents, relatives, community members and students who are committed to helping students be successful. Volunteers enrich student learning opportunities in classrooms, in schools and on field trips.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering Guidelines and Expectations
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Check your approval status
Volunteer approvals are valid for two years. To see if your volunteer application is still current, you can log into your Raptor Volunteer Portal, contact the volunteer office at 425-936-1270 or email volunteers@lwsd.org. You can also contact the school where you volunteer.
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Contact Us
Chris Robison
Volunteer Program Supervisor
crobison@lwsd.org.
425-936-1270