Opportunities to Become Involved
Family and community involvement are vital components of a successful Head Start program. Drake University Head Start benefits each year from the invaluable support of volunteers.
Please review the opportunities listed below and contact the Volunteer Coordinator to learn how you can become involved with Drake University Head Start.
Opportunities to be involved as a Volunteer
- Interact and develop positive relationships with young children in a Head Start Classroom.
- Assist staff and Head Start families at various parent/child events throughout the year.
- Assist with various activities that support the Early Head Start program.
- Assist with literacy events for Head Start children and their families.
- Serve as a Community Representative on the Drake University Head Start Policy Council.
- Gain research, writing, and editing skills by assisting with grant writing.
- Gain valuable experience regarding health and nutrition by serving on the Drake University Head Start Health Advisory Board. Opportunities may include providing information to Head Start families, clerical support of documentation, etc.
- Various opportunities to assist and support the program administration and Head Start office staff.
- Assist with grocery shopping.
Opportunitites to be involved as a Student
- Use as a student teaching and practicum placement.
- Work with technology, web pages, and soft ware.
- Gain experience with various resources and goal setting with families through active participation with family advocates.
- Gain research, writing, and editing skills by assisting with grant writing.
- Use Head Start as a resource for projects and papers.
- Gain public relations/marketing skills by participating in the family recruitment process.
Opportunities to be involved as a Corporation, Community Group, or Individual
At various times throughout the year the program may need items such as mittens, hats and books for children birth to 5. As these needs are ever changing, please call 515-271-1854 for a current list of program needs.
Cash Donation Needs:
- Cash Donations for Literacy Activities and Programs
- Cash Donations for Dental Exams for Children
