Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Photo of Nez PierceChief Joseph School

The Jewel of the North

2409 N. Saratoga St. | Portland, OR 97217
Phone: (503) 916-6255 | Fax: (503) 916-2618

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

I welcome family members to volunteer in my class. The children appreciate it because there are more grown ups to nurture them and help them with work.

In order to volunteer, you must pass a background check, and if all goes well, you receive a volunteer PPS ID on a lanyard, and you can participate in the school and on field trips.  This is to ensure safety for the children.  Patsy Burke, our secretary, has the forms to fill out, in the office.

These are the ways that I could use your help:

field trips

math, writing, or reading class help (Monday through Thursdays  reading 11:15 - 12, and math 1:15- 2:15pm, and writing all week)

art class help (Friday mornings)

xeroxing, filing

setting up for science or art, helping kids do science experiments

tutoring a child one-on-one in reading, writing, or math

speaking on a topic you are interested in, or doing a project with the students that goes with one of your hobbies.

ETC.  I'll accept any ideas.  The children and I appreciate your presence.