Volunteering at Montgomery

From Lunch Buddies to Cultural Events to Health & Wellness to Parent Party planning and so much more — our school is powered by amazing parent volunteers. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved (even just a little!), we’d love to help you find a role that fits your interests!

 

Volunteering is flexible—there’s a spot for every schedule, from one-time help to year-round committee positions. Find your fit below.

One-Time Open Opportunities

Winter Morning Carpool

We need adults to help with morning carpool door-opening at the front of school on chilly mornings! When it is under 40 degrees outside, safety patrol students are not able to open car doors and help keep the kids safe, so parent volunteers are needed during winter morning carpool. Carpool runs from 7:05-7:40am, but any amount of time you volunteer during that window is helpful. Sign up below to volunteer for the months of December - February. Even if slots are full, if it is under 40 degrees outside, please feel free to show up and lend a hand!

https://www.montgomerypto.com/volunteer/162904

 

Holiday Gift Wrappers
Let’s give our staff the gift of time this holiday season and do their wrapping for them! Join us for a “wrap party” and help the teachers check off their to do list. We are also in need of gift wrapping supplies. Please click on the signup link below to donate gift wrapping supplies OR to donate your time.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A48A4A823A0F4CE9-60634902-holiday

 

Parent Party & Silent Auction
The annual Montgomery Elementary Parent Party & Silent Auction is an evening of great company, good times, and a silent auction full of incredible items donated by our community and MES staff. The 2026 event will take place Friday, 5/1/2026. Interested in helping plan the Parent Party or Silent Auction? Have an item to donate to this year's event? Email parentparty@montgomerypto.com for details!

 

Asian Heritage and Lunar New Year Celebration
We're looking for parent, teacher, and student volunteers to help us celebrate Asian Heritage and Lunar New Year at our assembly the morning of Friday, 1/9/2026. If interested. please reach out to culturalarts@montgomerypto.com.

 

Black History Month Assembly
We are looking for parent, teacher and student volunteers to help us celebrate Black History Month during our school-wide morning assembly the week of 2/23/2026 (date TBD)If you are interested please reach out to culturalarts@montgomerypto.com.

 

PTO School Committees

We have a wide variety of committees that help out around the school. Volunteering with committees can be a one-time thing, a once a month thing, or as-needed! Please fill out this Google form so we can help you find a good match for your volunteering interests!

 

 

Lunch Buddies Volunteers

When you volunteer as a Lunch Buddy, you’re giving our wonderful teachers a relaxing and well-deserved lunch break. Nearly every day of the school year we need four parents to volunteer at least one hour of their time in their cafeteria. Just 1+ time per year between 10 AM–12 PM makes a big difference! Lunch Buddy duties include helping students open packages & navigate the cafeteria, ensuring safety and positive behavior, light cleaning (wiping tables, tidying up), and being a friendly presence in the lunchroom.


Learn more and sign up here

 

PBIS/Mustang Buck Cart Volunteers

The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Committee would like to invite Parent volunteers to assist with our PBIS Mustang Bucks Store and Rewards.

 

Mustang Bucks are earned by students based on their positive behavior and being on their Mustang BEST each day. Students have an opportunity to redeem their Mustang Bucks every three weeks with our mobile Mustang Buck cart.

 

We need parent volunteers to help the run the mobile cart on select days. It's easy and fun! Simply count/collect the Mustang Bucks and allow students to select a reward from the cart. The cart is pre-labeled with Mustang Buck prices and stocked with prizes.

 

Sign Up Now

 

Classroom Volunteers

Your classroom teacher and/or room parents will reach out to you for volunteer opportunities in the classroom, including copy helper, courier preparation, library volunteer, class party planner, field trip chaperones, and mystery reader opportunities.

 

Level 3 Volunteers

What is a Level 3 Volunteer? 

Level 3 Volunteers complete a brief training, go through a background check, and receive an official badge through the Dekalb County School District (DCSD) Department of Safety Office.

 

Why does the county have a Level 3 Volunteer process?

It was created by our Board of Education to better ensure student safety in situations where a school staff member is not present.

 

Do I have to be a Level 3 volunteer to help out at our school? 

Most volunteering at our school does NOT require Level 3.

 

You will need to become a Level 3 volunteer for these roles:

  • Field trip chaperone

  • School club volunteer

  • Any other school-related activities where school staff may not be present

What if I already went through the Level 3 process?

Your training and background check are good for three years. You do have to renew your badge each year. Please read below for how to renew!

 
 
FIRST TIME APPLICANTS: How to become a Level 3 Volunteer 
 
    1. Complete the Volunteer Application and Release Form:
    2. Review and Complete the DCSD Volunteer Code of Conduct:
    3. Complete the Mandated Reporter Training:
      • Create a free account
      • Select State: GA
      • Click on Child Abuse and Neglect Course: Mandated Reporter
      • Start the course and complete the quiz
      • Save or print your certificate and email a copy to DCSDvolunteer@dekalbschoolsga.org
      • Watch the Mandated Reporter Video and complete the quiz before attending a training session.
      • Steps to complete the training:
      • Training link: Mandated Reporter Course
    Upcoming DCSD Volunteer Training (via Zoom)
    Join a Zoom Session that fits your schedule! 

    Fall 2025 Volunteer Training Dates
    Please select the Zoom session that works best for you from the options below:
    • August 13 – 12:00 PM
    • August 20 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
    • August 27 – 12:00 PM
    • September 10 – 12:00 PM
    • September 17 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
    • September 24 – 12:00 PM
    • October 1 – 12:00 PM
    • October 8 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
    • October 22 – 12:00 PM
    • October 29 – 12:00 PM
    • November 5 – 12:00 PM
    • November 12 – 12:00 PM & 6:00 PM
    • December 3 – 12:00 PM
    • December 10 – 12:00 PM
    We look forward to your participation!
    Join the DCSD Volunteer Training Zoom Meeting:
    Join Zoom Meeting
    Meeting ID: 857 5784 5773
    Passcode: 598219

RETURNING LEVEL 3 VOLUNTEERS: How to Renew Your Badge

Your training and background check are good for three years. If you completed the Level 3 process in the past two years, all you need to do is renew your badge.
 
You can renew your badge at no cost during regular business hours at the DCSD Department of Safety. You do NOT need to schedule an appointment -- just show up during their regular hours as listed below.
 
Bring sure to bring your photo ID (drivers license) when you go!

Location:
DeKalb Schools Public Safety Department
5861 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA. 30083

Phone: 678-676-1810

Hours: Monday through Friday
  • 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • 1:00 – 3:45 PM
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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