Volunteer Toolkit
Archer Hours
We know that children enjoy greater success in school when the adults they admire most take an interest in their education. Our students’ families are encouraged to commit to 20 volunteer hours each year for the school. These hours foster closer relationships and ensure a more secure learning environment.
This toolkit provides our volunteers with all the information needed to be successful.
Step 1 - Become an approved volunteer
Volunteer Application & Confidentiality Agreement
Each school year, ResponsiveEd requires every volunteer to complete an online volunteer application and undergo a background check. Once you are approved, you must review the guidelines for Founders Archer Volunteers and sign a confidentiality agreement. Applications remain active for the current school year. A volunteer must reapply each school year regardless of their date of application. Please allow up to 3 weeks for processing of your application.
- 2024-2025 Volunteer Application (How to Submit a Volunteer Application)
- 2024-2025 Driving Application
- Read and follow the Guidelines for Founders Archer Volunteers
- Complete the Confidentiality Agreement
Step 2 - Choose your opportunities and get started
Upon approval you will receive an email with instructions to:
- Complete the Volunteer Interest Survey
- Set up your Sign-up Genius and Track it Forward accounts.
- Choose where to give your time Campus Volunteer Opportunities
- If volunteering at lunch or recess, please review the Lunch Room Volunteer Guidelines and Lunch Etiquette.
Volunteers are welcome to campus to help before, during, and after school. There are many opportunities that will fit your schedule and talent. Volunteer opportunities are listed on the Archers in Action school newsletter and this Volunteer Toolkit.
Step 3 - Log your Archer Hours
Each time you arrive to volunteer you must sign in at the front office and obtain your badge. When you are done volunteering, sign out at the front office and return your badge. Log your hours at Track It Forward Hour Log or use the kiosk on the right side of the page.
Ways to Earn Archer Hours
Volunteer on Campus to Earn Archer Hours
Earn your Archer Hours by volunteering on campus for various events that occur throughout the year. Find a variety of events and volunteer opportunities here.
Each time you arrive to volunteer you must sign in at the front office and obtain your badge. When you are done volunteering, sign out at the front office and return your badge.
Donate Food and Snack items toward Monthly Initiatives to Earn Archer Hours
Earn your Archer Hours by donating food or snack items to monthly initiatives such as Stock the Teacher's Lounge, Pizza Friday, Muffins in the Morning and various events throughout the year. Use the guideline of $12.50 for each dollar value of the item(s) donated.
Learn & Earn Archer Hours
Earn your Archer Hours by completing an online course with Hillsdale College all from the comforts of your own home! After you complete the course, log your time in Track it Forward for Archer Hours credit. Click here for the complete Course Catalog.
Archer Hours Donation
If you are unable to serve your Archer Hours, families can choose to make a suggested donation of up to $250. To make a donation, please visit our website at Support Our School or pay by check payable to Founders Classical Academy of Leander. Please note that your donation is tax deductible and that many corporations have an employee giving match program. Please contact the front office if you would like a receipt for your donation. Families that choose not to volunteer or donate may fill out the FAV Opt Out form.
