🤝 River Tech Volunteer  ·  January  2025
Share your gifts. Shape the next generation.
 

1. Why volunteer?

• Maintain our ~1 : 10-15 teacher–student ratio and keep classes small

• Enrich lessons with real‑world expertise

• Model servant leadership and Christian values

• Keep tuition affordable for every family

• Join a community of creative, tech‑savvy innovators
   

2. Current High‑Priority Volunteer Roles

(Each class has a staff teacher; volunteers assist or co‑lead as listed.)

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PERFORMING ARTS
• Stage Crew Assistant — Mon 10:30 -12:00 and/or Mon 12:45-2:30.

 

LEADERSHIP MINDSET
• Mentor, Tuesdays, 11:15-12.00.

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CREATIVE WRITING
• Mentor, Thursdays, 11:15-1.30.

CRITICAL THINKING & DEBATE
• Coach, Thursdays, 1:30-2.30.

FILM MAKING
• Mentor, Fridays, 10:30-12.00 or 12:45-1:30.

ROBOTICS
• Coach, Fridays, 10:30-12.00 or 12:45-1:30.
 

3. Who can apply?

Adults 18 + who meet both criteria:
 

A. Education / expertise (one or more)

• College degree (any discipline)

• Relevant industry certification

• Military service with leadership or technical specialization

• Proven entrepreneurial or professional experience
   

B. Direct work with children or youth

• Classroom teaching or homeschool‑co‑op instruction

• Church programs / Sunday school

• Tutoring or mentoring

• Camps, scouts, Civil Air Patrol, coaching, etc.
   

All volunteers must pass an Idaho background check—River Tech covers the fee.

 

4. Commitment & Reliability

By accepting a volunteer role, you agree to:

1. Be present every week during your assigned slot—from the week of Jan 5 through Jun  4—except for illness, doctor’s appointments, or vacations.

2. Notify learn@rivertech.me at least 24 hours in advance whenever possible if you must be absent.

3. If you anticipate frequent conflicts, consider a different role or wait until a future semester when your schedule is more flexible.
    

5. The process

1. Submit the Volunteer Application (≈10 minutes).

2. If shortlisted, schedule an interview time.

3. Complete the background‑check consent.

4. Onboarding: Early January.

5. Start serving students!
    

6. Perks & support

• Priority eligibility for River Tech tuition scholarships

• Service‑hour certificates and résumé/college‑app letters

• Annual “Volunteer Appreciation Brunch” & community networking

• Discounts and Priority seating at student performances/events

• First dibs on piloting new programs and events
   

7. Ready to serve?

Apply to Volunteer →