James Madison Charter Academy · Parent Resource
Lend a hand.
Help our Pride grow.
Your time makes a difference. From preparing classroom materials to supporting school events, our families help create a stronger JMCA community.
Make a Difference
Find a way to get involved
Volunteer opportunities depend on the school’s current needs. Check the items-needed board in the front office and contact the office to arrange your participation.
01 · CLASSROOM SUPPORTPrepare & Create
Help prepare classroom materials at home, create displays, or take down student-work displays. Coordinate tasks with the school in advance.
02 · SCHOOL EVENTSSupport Fundraisers
Assist with school fundraisers and other activities as opportunities become available throughout the year.
03 · FRONT-OFFICE HELPKeep Things Organized
Provide clerical support such as filing or answering the telephone, based on building needs.
04 · CAMPUS CARECare for Our School
Help with weekend groundskeeping, inventory, maintenance, and other school needs as arranged with administration.
05 · FAMILY INVOLVEMENTAttend Meetings
PTO or BACC meeting participation may count for up to 1 hour per meeting, with a 10-hour annual maximum. Board meetings may count for up to 1 hour per meeting, with a 12-hour annual maximum.
06 · YEARLONG SERVICEServe Our Community
Serving the full year on the Board, PTO, or BAAC completes at least 15 volunteer hours for the year. Other activities require administration approval.
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Looking for a good fit? Ask the front office about current needs, including classroom preparation that may be completed at home.
Getting started is simple
- Check current needs. Visit the items-needed board in the JMCA front office.
- Schedule your help. Arrange volunteer opportunities at least 24 hours in advance.
- Complete your approved task. Opportunities are based on building needs.
- Record your time. Complete your family log sheet in the front office each time you finish a volunteer task.
Parents are responsible for logging their family’s hours. Please do not expect your child’s teacher to record your time.
Volunteer guidelines & questions
Keep these requirements in mind as you plan your family’s volunteer hours.
How many hours does our family need?
Families of children attending JMCA are required to volunteer 30 hours during the school year. All volunteer requirements must be met by the end of the school year as a criterion for re-enrollment.
Can hours be carried over or shared?
Hours may not be carried over to the following school year unless administration approves. Volunteer hours may not be shared with other families.
Can a student’s siblings earn hours?
Siblings of JMCA students who are under 18 years old may not accumulate volunteer hours.
What if I am also a JMCA employee?
Parents who are also JMCA employees may not log volunteer hours during their lunch or break time.
Can volunteer hours be purchased?
The current policy allows volunteer hours to be purchased with cash at a rate of $10 per hour and requests receipts for purchased items. Please contact the front office for instructions about payments, item purchases, and the receipts needed to record your credit.
Where do I record completed hours?
Use the family log sheet in the front-office log book each time you complete a volunteer task. Keeping your family’s record current is the parent’s responsibility.
Ready to lend a hand?
Contact the JMCA front office to ask about available opportunities and schedule your volunteer time.
719-391-3977 · 660 Syracuse St., Colorado Springs, CO 80911