Volunteers at Mills Lawn

An integral part of the educational program at Mills Lawn consists of the many parent and community volunteers who so generously give of their time.  This year we have had over 85 volunteers working within our school, with the majority committing to a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.  From the art room to the physical education program to individual classrooms, volunteers have assisted with such tasks as preparing materials for the teachers, providing individualized attention for students, reading books to the class, completing book orders, tending to classroom celebrations, cleaning pet cages, and weeding the school flower gardens to name a few.  The list of tasks that our volunteers willingly do is endless. 

Mills Lawn is participating in the OhioReads program funded by the state of Ohio. It is implemented in grades K-4.  Volunteers who take part in this program work individually with one particular student at a time to help them sharpen their reading skills.  They work with the students on such skills as word recognition, vowel and consonant sounds, critical thinking, predicting outcomes, and retelling.  This year we are fortunate to have 50 OhioReads volunteers commit to weekly time slots so that the children can look forward to their regular visits.  Most volunteers give 30 to 60 minutes each week, some even more.  It is amazing to see the growth that the students have made in the area of reading because of the dedication of the reading volunteers. 

To be considered for a volunteer position at Mills Lawn, contact the school office at 937-767-7217.