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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW BLM plan focuses on environment and recreation ... Drive-by shooter gets 8 years ... OSF and bookstore at odds over banned books display ... BLM plan focuses on environment and recreation ... Drive-by shooter gets 8 years ... OSF and bookstore at odds over banned books display ... VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Here's how to help in local schools Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Aug. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Medford School District , in partnership with Junior Achievement, hopes to establish volunteer coordinators at each school this year to make the most of volunteer support. The district is in the market for volunteers willing to provide academic support, offer after-school enrichment activities, chaperone school events, tutor and mentor secondary students, serve on senior project panels and mock interviews, and assist students as they look for colleges and navigate the admissions process. The district also would like to see local businesses partner with schools and provide student internships. The district’s volunteer application and handbook are available at www.medford.k12.or.us/Page/461 . Phoenix-Talent School District is looking for volunteers to serve as tutors, mentors, lunch or playtime buddies, classroom support, field-trip support and clerical support, to name a few. The district also is looking for community members willing to serve on the Phoenix-Talent Schools Foundation Committee, which provides scholarships for students pursuing higher education. Anyone interested in volunteering must fill out a volunteer packet, available at every school and the district office. Eagle Point School District is looking for volunteer Aspire mentors, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program tutors, United Way Big Idea student mentors for high school freshmen, SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) readers, middle school assistant coaches, classroom assistants, after-school tutors, special-events helpers and more. Volunteer applications are available at the district office over the summer and at the schools starting Sept. 6. Central Point School District has a variety of volunteer positions to fill, including classroom assistants, field-trip supervisors and coaches. Anyone interested should contact the building principal and complete a volunteer application. All applicants must pass a criminal background check before volunteering in the schools. Ashland School District is in need of parents and community members willing to present at career day in the fall and serve as project panelists in the spring at Ashland High School. The district also is looking for volunteers to help out in the classrooms, library, art room and garden at Walker Elementary School. For more information about volunteer opportunities and how to become a volunteer, check with the front office of any school for a list of its current needs and see www.ashland.k12.or.us/Page.asp?NavID=1536 for background check and volunteer forms. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501