Volunteer

Volunteering

Volunteering your time and talents at Arma Dei is one important way you can directly impact the community and your student(s). See all the different volunteer opportunities we have below! 

In order to volunteer at the school, each parent is required to annually submit a background check and application through our security software, Raptor. This allows us to add to our continued student safety efforts and helps us know which areas interest a parent.

How do I apply?
As part of the back-to-school paperwork process, we included a link to the Raptor volunteer application. Both parents, if they wish to volunteer at any level, need to complete this application. If you did not complete the application while submitting your back-to-school forms, you may click on the Volunteer Application link to begin.

If you have any questions about volunteering, please contact the Parent Volunteer Coordinator. We look forward to partnering with you!

Arma Dei has a rich history of Dad’s events! Since the beginning, dads have been invited to spend time with their kids and volunteer in amazing ways! Past Dads events have included Dads Grill Day, Valentine’s Breakfasts, and Service/Work Days.

How would you help?
Set-up, tear-down, bringing food items, help with various maintenance needs around the
school, light cleaning, moving stuff from here…..to there!

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Dad’s Events’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email with a Sign-Up Genius link for events.

We look forward to many events this year, including Art Appreciation for moms. Other events will also be added as the year progresses.

How would you help?
Set-up, tear-down, coordinate with teachers and administration regarding venue and event needs.

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Mom’s Events’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator with a link to a Sign-Up Genius.

If you have been at Arma Dei Academy for at least one year, and have a passion for Classical Christian Education and our community’s culture, you might be a perfect fit for the role of Room Mom.

How would you help?
Starting before the school year, you set up a playdate and start connecting with your class’ families! You will also coordinate several Mom’s Night’s Out and out-of-school events during the year and assist with any family emergency needs (Meal Train, ride coordination to school, etc). You also meet with your teacher(s) regarding any classroom needs and remind your class families of ways to bless their teacher for their birthday and at Christmas.

How am I notified if I’m needed?
You will receive an email or phone call from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator regarding your involvement for the following school year.

Classroom helpers are incredibly important since there are many needs that arise during the year! Your Room Mom(s) meet regularly with their assigned teacher(s) in order to make sure these needs are communicated to the parents. How would you help? Although each teacher is different, past needs have included assisting teachers with reading to students, assisting in math, making copies, and helping with festivals. How am I notified if I’m needed? If you have selected ‘Classroom Helper’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email from your Room Mom and potentially from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator.

We are blessed with two buildings and two dining halls! That means that we greatly appreciate any help you would be willing to give us during the year in either building.

How would you help?
Each dining room is equipped with a volunteer manual that outlines the needs for that day. Tasks include helping to open food items, wiping down tables, light sweeping at the end of lunch, and engaging with the students!

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Dining Room Help’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator with a link to a Sign-Up Genius.

Buses? We don’t need buses! Enjoy interacting with our amazing students (and listen to their remarkable conversations) by driving them to off-campus
activities.

How would you help?
While on a field trip, or while off campus, our students are under the care of both teachers AND parents. You would drive them in your own vehicle (or maybe a rented van), keep an ‘Arma Dei Academy’ eye on them during the trip, and return them safe and sound to school.

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Field Trip Driver’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator with a link to a Sign-Up Genius.

Ever wonder who makes the coffee at Chapel? Or, how the Teacher Appreciation Luncheons are coordinated? Hospitality!!!

How would you help?
Making and serving coffee for various events, help coordinate or provide food for major events like Pastor Appreciation Breakfast, Teacher Appreciation Luncheons, etc.

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Hospitality’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator with a link to a Sign-Up Genius.

We need photos! Photos of events, classrooms, field trips, and the day- to-day life at Arma Dei Academy! They are used in the yearbook, for photo collages, and on the website.

How would you help?
While attending various events, or a day at school, you would take pictures and upload to your photos to the school google drive. Details will be provided once you sign up.

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Photography’ during the application process, you will receive an email from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator or Communications Department.

We are part of a very generous community and our service projects are a wonderful way that we are able to foster that generosity through service to others.

How would you help?
We need people to both help coordinate the event and to participate.

How am I notified if I’m needed?
If you have selected ‘Service Projects’ during the Raptor application process, you will receive an email from the Parent Volunteer Coordinator or one of the Service Team Coordinators.

Hope for the Fatherless

We at Arma Dei Academy have partnered with Hope for the Fatherless (HFTF). HFTF works to reach and redeem the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in the country of Ethiopia.
In 2018, the Arma Dei community prepared 30 personalized boxes for the kids and 6 more bins with items for future houses.

 

Service Opportunities

Arma Dei Academy is a community of parents and teachers that share a commitment to guide students to love learning and grow in godliness. We have several ways for parents to get involved including service opportunities, fellowship, spiritual growth, and miscellaneous volunteer opportunities.