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

1. Why volunteer?

• Maintain our 1 : 10 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.)

LANGUAGES
• Spanish Lead Teacher — Thu 11:15 AM – 2:30 PM

PERFORMING ARTS
• Stage Crew Assistant — Mon 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM and/or Mon 12:40 PM – 2:15 PM

FILM MAKING
• Mentor (ages 8‑10) — Fri 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM and/or Fri 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
• Mentor (ages 11‑13) — Fri 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

ROBOTICS
• Coach (ages 11‑13) — Fri 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
• Coach (ages 8‑10) — Fri 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
• Coach (ages 8‑10) — Fri 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM
• Coach (ages 11‑15) — Fri 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

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 Aug 18 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, pick an interview slot on Tuesday, August  5th (6–8 AM, 10 AM–12 PM, 3–5 PM, or 7–9 PM).

3. Complete the background‑check consent.

4. Onboarding: Monday,  August 18th or Tuesday,  August 19th, 9:00–10:00 AM.

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 →