Volunteer at Yellowstone
Yellowstone thrives on the support of our community.
Yellowstone Schools partners with hundreds of volunteers each year to enrich our students’ educations. Volunteers like you are a crucial part of our family, and our students and staff take great joy in welcoming you to our campus.
Your work ensures that Yellowstone’s students achieve their God-given potential through a faith-based education. We welcome you to apply to become a volunteer by following the steps outlined below.
Volunteer Roles
There are many ways to volunteer at Yellowstone Schools. Whether you want to volunteer as a single person or with a larger group, there are several ways that you can serve. If you have any questions about the following roles or have an idea for serving that isn't listed, please let us know at advancement@yellowstoneschools.org or call us at 713.741.8000.
Lunch Buddies
Spend time with our students who need a little extra love! Volunteer and enjoy weekly 1:1 interactions with students during lunchtime. Additional steps are required.
Classroom Volunteer
Support our teachers as they work to provide high-quality frontline instruction and care for our students. Most classroom volunteers serve on a weekly basis.
Additional steps are required.
Office Volunteer
Support our front-office staff as they work to check-in visitors, record tardy arrivals, and other administrative tasks. Opportunities are available on a weekly basis.
Additional steps are required.
Rubbish Roundup
Gather your friends, coworkers, a church group, or family members and help us keep our campus and neighborhood beautiful by picking up trash and litter.
Off-Campus Events
Support our staff during off-campus events such as our annual Party in the Park fundraiser. Duties typically include helping with registration, setup, and teardown tasks.
Join the volunteer community!
Sign up for Yellowstone volunteer opportunities to stay connected.*
*Emails are sent only once per month during the school year.
Volunteer Process
Please note all volunteers must complete the application process every 12 months.
Step 1
- Read the 2024-25 Volunteer Handbook. Click here to view the 2024-25 Volunteer Handbook.
Step 2
- Complete the volunteer application and criminal background check through Raptor, our volunteer management system. You will need your state-issued ID and social security number. Please enter the information listed on your state-issued ID. This is a state requirement for all volunteers and must be completed every 12 months.
Step 3 - New Volunteers
- Contact the volunteer coordinator to schedule a 10-minute phone or virtual interview and email two professional references to volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org.
- Attend an orientation once per year. RSVP https://forms.gle/hQdJ3NLNLrtQfbmF6
- Volunteers interacting one-on-one with students, including but not limited to office helpers, classroom helpers, tutors, and Lunch Buddies, must complete the assigned Child Abuse: Identification and Intervention and Mandatory Reporting training. These virtual courses take approximately one hour and 15 minutes to complete.
Step 3 - Returning Volunteers
- Attend an orientation once per year. RSVP https://forms.gle/hQdJ3NLNLrtQfbmF6
- Volunteers interacting one-on-one with students, including but not limited to office helpers, classroom helpers, tutors, and Lunch Buddies, must complete the assigned Child Abuse: Identification and Intervention and Mandatory Reporting training. These virtual courses take approximately one hour and 15 minutes to complete.
Please contact our volunteer manager at volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org or 713-741-8000 if you have any questions.
Questions? Want to learn more? We would love to talk with you about all the ways you can get involved at Yellowstone! Drop us a line at volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org or call us at 713.741.8000.