Volunteering
At Bertschi, we welcome volunteers from our families in many roles! Parents, caregivers, extended family members, and alumni support our classrooms and share their time, talents, and expertise with our students throughout the year.
From the serving on board of trustee committees and weekly library support, to sharing family cultural traditions and participating in classroom celebrations, we are grateful to the time and energy of our community! Below are just a few of the ways volunteers help make a difference at Bertschi.
Volunteer Hours for School
Are you an alum or high school student hoping to gain experience in a classroom or needing to fulfill a community service requirement for school?
Bertschi has volunteer opportunities for high school and college students throughout the school year and during our summer program. Reach out to learn more about student volunteering opportunities at Bertschi. We'd love to hear from you!
Spotlight on Volunteering at Bertschi
Classroom Presentations
We welcome all families to visit the classroom to lead a craft activity, present on a topic personal to their family, do a read aloud, or to share a cultural tradition with our students.
Library Assistant
Our library is one of the ways to volunteer on a regular basis. Checking out books and helping to support students' individual selection of books is a wonderful way to connect with your child's class.
Events & Celebrations
Throughout the school year, our teachers seek family volunteers to help with classroom activities, celebrations around holidays, and important school and cultural events.
Story-Writing in Kindergarten
Kindergarteners love to tell stories! On a regular basis, volunteers serve as "scribes" during story-writing so that students can spin their creative tales and develop their narrative skills and build readiness for reading and writing.
Bertschi Family Association
Bertschi Family Association (BFA)The Bertschi Family Association (BFA) is a volunteer parent/caregiver group tasked with promoting community by supporting teachers, staff, leadership, and families at Bertschi School. BFA volunteers represent the school and its values, which include integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and a commitment to sustainability. These values are reflected in community events, communications with teachers and families, and BFA activities on and off campus.
Board of Trustees
Our board of trustees is a group of mostly parent volunteers who oversee the strategic vision and financial security of Bertschi School. Much of the work of the board is accomplished in committees, and both trustees and non-trustees volunteer time to ensure we continue to thrive as a mission-centered school for many generations to come.