Make a Difference by Volunteering in Our Schools!
Supported by a talented and dedicated faculty and staff, the Rush-Henrietta Central School District offers high-quality learning experiences to its students. To supplement these efforts, the school district regularly partners with volunteers. Volunteers play an important role in preparing students for responsible citizenship, productive employment, and lifelong learning. We welcome volunteers whose involvement will provide positive and educational experiences for students. The volunteer application form, which is for community residents who do not have children in our schools but would like to help, can be found at the bottom of this page.

There are countless ways to volunteer, whether through a long-term commitment, such as serving on our Board of Education, or a short-term obligation, such as visiting one of our schools. Many volunteers take time from their busy schedules to visit students in school. When a parent, business owner, or other community member shares his or her talents and experiences during a school activity or lesson, our children benefit. Our students learn and retain more when community members take an active role in their schooling. Whether you are an interested parent, business owner, or district resident, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Rush-Henrietta strives for ways to ensure that student learning and educational opportunities extend beyond the classroom. Volunteers of all stripes enhance these efforts. Our volunteers are a diverse group in terms of age, ethnicity, and life experiences. From teens to senior citizens, each brings a unique perspective to students, and possesses an ability to share real-world experiences that help make classroom learning more relevant to a child. You are encouraged to become involved with the Rush-Henrietta school system, and help enhance student learning and the academic experience. With more than 5,400 students in nine schools, there are numerous opportunities for the civic-minded.

District Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are valued partners in education. They help educators plan to help ensure quality education for current students and future generations. Volunteers provide resources and work with the district in a variety of capacities. They support both teaching and learning in many ways. Here are some of our volunteer opportunities on district committees, along with an appropriate contact person:

• Asthma and Allergy Parent Advisory Council: Jeanne Schwasman (jschwasman@rhnet.org or 359-5213), school nurse-teacher. This group identifies ways in which parents and guardians and school personnel can work together to help ensure student safety, and provide an optimum school experience for children who have allergies and asthma.
  
  
• Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee: Andy Whitmore, Assistant Superintendent of School Finance and School Operations; awhitmore@rhnet.org or 359-5037. This committee meets quarterly to discuss district financial processes and conditions with the district's external auditor, internal auditor and claims auditor.  Recommendations for financial process improvements and areas to be examined are made by this committee to ensure the district has proper controls and monitoring in place to protect the district's assets. Volunteers should have a financial background or experience.