Anita "Grandma" Hayes Named 2013 Red Cross Senior Hero

Grandma Hayes received the Red Cross' 2013 Senior Hero Award for her years of volunteer service to Springfield Public Schools. For the past 10 years, she has volunteered in Ms. Willenborg's class at Springfield Ball Charter School. Grandma started volunteering in 1998 after her husband passed. She is 91 and volunteers three days a week. Her favorite part of volunteering: reading to the children.

Read the sj-r's story on Grandma and all the heroes by copying and pasting this link into your browser: http://www.sj-r.com/top-stories/x1641167767/Honorees-show-what-makes-a-hero

Congratulations Grandma and all the other 2013 heroes.

Larry Adams Named 2013 Distinguished Volunteer

April 18, 2013   8 photos
Larry Adams has volunteered at Matheny-Withrow 25 years. He started in 1988 when he joined Ameren and today is recognized and loved by students and staff alike. Each year, Mr. Adams sponsors a field trip for the entire school. This year's trip will be to Lincoln Park May 3. Mr.

Harvard Park Reading Mentors

May 10, 2012   8 photos
Students at Harvard Park are matched with a reading mentor who visits once a week. The mentors and students meet during lunch and share a good book together. The following photos were taken May 10, the last reading day of the year.
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Real Men Read A Finalist for 2012 Governor's Hometown Award

Springfield Real Men Read was one of six statewide finalists for the 2012 Governor's Hometown Award. In recognition of this honor, the District was presented with a plaque and a highway sign recognizing the program. Brenda Scott of Scholastic and Coordinator of Volunteers Donna Treadwell proudly display the plaque. A DuBois student was also on hand for the awards ceremony held at the Executive Mansion.

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Volunteer Opportunities

At District 186, we value the contributions volunteers make. Our volunteers spend hundreds of hours working with students each year. We could never adequately thank them for all that they do. They touch children's lives and make the world a little better and a little brighter every day!

We invite you to become a volunteer in District 186. There are countless opportunities for you to get involved. Don't wait, you can start today!

The most common ways volunteers support the District are:

  • Mentors
  • Tutors
  • Reading Volunteers
  • Real Men Read
  • Classroom Volunteers
  • Library Volunteers
  • Office/Clerical Volunteer

    While we ask volunteers to commit to one hour a week, we welcome those interested in volunteering more than once a week. If you're interested, let the classroom teacher or school secretary know of your availability.

    BACKGROUND CHECK

    All volunteers are required to complete a background check through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and Illinois State Police before they begin working with students. Forms are available at each school and in the District office at 1900 W. Monroe. Please complete your form and return to your school's secretary. You will be notified when your background check is complete.

    FOR MORE INFORMATION

    Please click on the "forms" tab on this page for the paperwork required for all volunteers.

    All questions about volunteering should be directed to the Coordinator of Volunteers, Donna Treadwell, at 525-3257. You may also send comments/questions to dtreadwell@sps186.org