Volunteer Opportunities
The WG Foundation is always looking for new volunteers to support greater academic achievement for Willow Glen’s Middle School and High School. Learn local schools inside and out; meet regularly with school administrators; and make our schools better for everyone!
Not all volunteer positions require district clearance but before you are able to volunteer on campus during school hours, you must register as a volunteer with SJUSD and receive an official email from the district confirming your clearance. This process is the same for the entire district and can take several weeks, especially at the beginning of the school year so please begin the process as early as possible. The new school year application is typically available starting in late summer.
SJUSD Forms for New and Returning Volunteers
WGMS Student Store – Help work the middle-school store during the lunch hour, selling snacks to the kids. The shift is from 12:30pm to about 2:00 and a shift is worked with one other volunteer. The best part of this job is seeing the kids and spending time with another volunteer. Interested? Volunteers for this job must be pre-approved with SJUSD. Contact Rachel () to help.
Willow Glen Tasting & Auction – Join the team to bring back our largest social FUNdraiser! We need Sponsorship/Donation Coordinators, Auction Production, Event Planning, Volunteer Coordinators, Facilities Support and lots of general helping hands. We are also looking for Fun with Friends event hosts. Contact Heidi Brooks () to help.
School Programs & Events – Student support, volunteer coordination, social events, test taking encouragement, teacher recognition. Our current teams are seeking shadows to be ready for the 2025-2026 year.
Teacher Appreciation Activities – Help us appreciate, celebrate, and show gratitude for our faculty and staff by signing up and providing treats! The goal is to provide treats every other week this year.
Assistant Treasurers – Financial deposits and expenses for operating units. Includes Allocations run by two volunteers as it is subdivided between Middle and High School. Seeking MS Allocations Shadow and HS Allocations replacement for 2024-2025 school year.
Treasurer – Role involves preparing reimbursements and other payments, doing the bookkeeping for all income and expenses, and preparing reports for the foundation meetings. The two best parts of the job include working with all the other volunteers, and seeing firsthand how the foundation is directly supporting the teachers and students at both schools in so many ways! Seeking a shadow for our treasurer during 2024-2025 school year to take the role.
Allocation Chair-A WGEF Board Position, serve as the spending allocation liaison between WGMS Administration and Teachers. This role can be managed remotely. Seeking a shadow for the WGMS Allocation Chair during the 2024-2025 school year to take over the role.
Scholarships– Spring commitment that helps alumni groups and donors connect deserving students with scholarships to help them finance their higher education experiences! Current need!
Bilingual Outreach – Volunteer and support across our diverse community. Current need!