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Education Changes Families’ Lives!
Your gift can change a family’s life. Through your help, together we can prepare children for success in school, empower parents to be partners with schools in the education of their children, and strengthen the parents’ skills necessary for parenting, jobs, and community life.
Volunteer
Volunteers are very special to the Waltham Family School. They are invaluable members of our team. We greatly appreciate their time, dedication, and enthusiasm that they bring to the work they do.
They continue to build meaningful relationships with the children and adults in our programs, encouraging their educational goals. Past volunteers have included students from Bentley University and Brandeis University, and community members from Waltham and the surrounding area. Below are ways that volunteers support our programs.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Preschool Classroom Support
Adult Classroom Mentor
Preschool volunteers are part of the day-to-day classroom routine. They are hands-on with classroom activities, engaging the preschoolers in reading, play, and learning. Under the guidance of teachers and classroom leaders, they provide support where needed.
Adult mentors are fully engaged in daily classroom activities. These volunteers support adult learners in group conversations, assist them with projects, and work one-to-one with them to build conversation skills.
Requirements & Commitments
Requirements & Commitments
Volunteer opportunities are available from September to June
Tuesdays - Fridays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m
Volunteers can choose which day or days and how many hours they’d like to commit to on a weekly or bi-weekly basis
While we are flexible with schedules, we do ask for a regular, ongoing commitment to form strong relationships with learners
Volunteers must complete a CORI background check.
Volunteers do not need to be bi-lingual to participate in classroom activities.
Interested in volunteering with
The Waltham Family School?
Currently, we've received an overwhelming response and have a wait list for volunteers. This is a testament to the amazing community we have. If you would like to be on our list for the future, please send us an email and tell us a little about yourself, including your address, background, interests, and availability.
We collaborate with many community partners to offer program enhancements and wrap-around services.
Program Partners
Major Partners
Funds a significant portion of the budget of the Waltham Family School, underscoring the institution's pivotal role in fostering educational excellence within the community.
Generously provides program space for free.
Community Partners
Friends of the WFS
The Friends of Waltham Family School established a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2014 to support the Waltham Family School in its mission to provide educational opportunities for families seeking to learn English. The mission of the Friends is to raise critical financial support for; increase community awareness of; and recruit and engage volunteers to contribute to the growth, success, and impact of the School.
The FWFS has 14 Board members, including the WFS Program Coordinator and the Superintendent of Waltham Public Schools, and over 60 Advisory Council members.
Board Members
Financials and reports available upon request.
Please send requests to friendsofthewfs@gmail.com.
510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
Phone: 781-314-5696
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