In many ways, enrolling your child at SWS also involves enrolling yourself. We ask parents with children in kindergarten and grades to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year and parents with pre-schoolers a minimum of 10 hours per year. Why?
Volunteerism builds community and connection, and brings a sense of purpose to our work. In addition, children feel supported when parents are active in school life, and your efforts serve as a model which develops their capacity as caring and committed citizens.
In short, giving of your time is not only personally enriching, it strengthens the social life of the school and serves as an example of community-mindedness to our children.
You may have capacity to make a larger commitment or you may want to contribute an hour on occasion – there are many opportunities for parents to engage in ways that are meaningful and fulfilling.
The joyful community life that we celebrate at Squamish Waldorf School would not be possible without the selfless work of our volunteers. We thank everyone who gives their time to benefit the children, the school and the larger community.