Head Start Volunteering

To volunteer at Head Start you must attend a volunteer orientation and get a criminal background check. We will help you obtain these when you sign up.
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form.

We require volunteers to commit 2 hours per week but less than 8 hours per month. The children who attend Head Start are 3-5 years of age and the school days and hours vary between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call us at (812) 335-3650or email our Parent, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator at [email protected].

Volunteeringis critical to the successful operation of our Head Start programs. Below are examples of ways you can help our families and the program be successful by volunteering inside or outside of the classroom setting.

Classroom Activities

• Engage in play-based learning activities
• Help facilitate small and large group activities
• Greet children and families, help with arrival routines
• Support classrooms in transitions and with daily schedules

Non-Classroom Activities

• Help with cleaning, playground maintenance or toy repair
• Assist with classroom bulletin boards
• Translate newsletter or written materials into other languages
• Support after school parent engagement events
• Gather or make materials for classroom projects
• Prepare classroom materials and activities