Be a Volunteer
The Garland Independent School District encourages parents, guardians, and patrons of our district to become an active part of the schools in your neighborhood.
Contact your neighborhood school and ask the administration there how you can volunteer.
We highly encourage you to volunteer your time by volunteering at your local campus and participating in campus and district committees.
Volunteer Handbook and Forms
- Volunteer Handbook
- Volunteer Program Application
- DPS Criminal History (CCH) Verification Form
- Volunteer Background Check Form
For the safety of our students all volunteer applicants will be subject to a background check. (Para la seguridad de nuestros alumnus t oda persona que busca servir de voluntario será sujeto a una verificación de antecedentes penales.)
For more information about the GISD Volunteer Progam, contact:
Pat Mullins, Family Enrichment Facilitator & Volunteer Coordinator
501 S. Jupiter Rd, Box 701
Garland TX 75042
972-487-3196
Our volunteers are one of the reasons the Garland ISD is one of the best districts in the state of Texas!
Benefits of Volunteering in GISD
To Students
- Increased achievement
- Higher quality education
- Increased self-esteem/self-confidence
- Motivation to learn
- Association with positive role models
- Insight into real world expectations
To the Volunteer
- Satisfaction in preparing future leaders
- Opportunity to try out new skills
- Feels more a part of school
- Feels good about self
- Involved in children’s lives
- Feels welcome in school and trusts school to work with children
To the School
- More efficient and effective operation
- Reduced cost to taxpayer
- More parental/community involvement
- Improved student achievement
- Ability to address issues proactively
To the Community
- Improved community image for corporation
- Satisfied corporate employees
- Creates quality future employees
- Becomes stakeholder in school
- Improved quality of life
Suggested Volunteer Opportunities
See the detailed list of specific
Parent and Community Involvement Opportunities
- Substitute Teacher
- Instructional Aide
- Reading to/from Students
- Guest Speakers (Career Day, Texas Scholars, Black History Day, etc.)
- Public Translator/Interpreter
- Sponsor School Newsletter
- Cultural Fair Exhibitor
- Mentors
- Judges/Coaches (Science Fair, Reflection Artwork, Academic Decathlon, UIL, etc.)
- Workroom Assistant (copies, mail, die cuts, etc.)
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Library Assistant
- Book Reading/Review for Accelerating Reading Program
- Maintain Marque
- Crossing Guard
- Landscape Services/Plant Materials
- Musical Instrument/Talents
- Snacks for Teachers/Students (Teacher Appreciation, Testing Days)
- Childcare provider for meetings and workshops at school
- Sewing (uniforms, costumes, curtains)
- School Supply Donations
- Art Supplies
- PTA Committee Member
- Campus Committee Member