Volunteer With WGEF
Schools thrive when parents/guardians and the community are actively involved, creating a stronger, more vibrant place to learn and grow for our students. We are always looking for new volunteers to support greater academic achievement and cultural enrichment at Willow Glen Middle School (WGMS) and Willow Glen High School (WGHS). Through WGEF volunteer work, learn more about our middle school and high school inside and out; interact regularly with faculty and staff; and make our schools better for everyone!
Continuing the strong tradition of volunteerism at our neighborhood elementary schools, we also have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at WGMS and WGHS for parents/guardians and community members. Jobs are available at varying levels of time commitment, skill level, and interest, to suit your needs.
Registering with SJUSD as a Volunteer
If you plan 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
Types of Volunteer Opportunities We Offer
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 – Are you interested in joining the team that organizes our largest social FUNdraiser each fall! We need Sponsorship/Donation Coordinators, Auction Production, Event Planning, Volunteer Coordinators, Facilities Support and lots of general helping hands. 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.
Assistant Treasurers – Financial deposits and expenses for operating units. Includes Allocations run by two volunteers as it is subdivided between Middle and High School.
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.
Scholarships– Spring commitment that helps alumni groups and donors connect deserving students with scholarships to help them finance their higher education experiences.
Bilingual Outreach – Volunteer and support across our diverse community.