Whether chaperoning a class hike in the foothills or filling a seat on our School Board, Fort Collins Montessori School greatly appreciates and welcomes volunteers from our families and our community. If you are interested in volunteering, please review our Volunteer Policy and complete our online Volunteer Interest Form (both below). With your time and talent, we’ll make more great things happen!
Current Needs
Open Board Positions
FCMS is actively seeking to fill two Community Representative positions on our school board of directors. Our board would benefit from having community volunteers with legal, real estate and/or building expertise. However, we gratefully welcome anyone who has the time and energy to commit to our school. If you are interested, please send a statement of your interest and qualifications, along with your resume, to our school office at [email protected]. More information about the board can be found here.
Friends and Family Opportunities
FCMS has a number of community-building and fundraising events planned for the 2018-2019 school year. To get in on the action email [email protected].
- Heartwood Fundraiser
- Back to School Picnic
- The Big Give
- Winter Concert
- Staff Holiday Gifts
- Community Night Out
- Third Annual Chili Cook-off
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- End of Year Picnic
- Staff Birthday Gifts
Volunteer Policy
FCMS has a talented and involved parent body. Because we are a charter school, we depend greatly on the support of these parent volunteers throughout the year. When you donate your time and talents you make a valuable contribution to the children of FCMS, you help to keep our school running efficiently, and you get the opportunity to meet other parents. Parent volunteers help to build community spirit and provide needed (and appreciated!) help to our faculty and staff.
There are four categories of Parent Volunteers at Fort Collins Montessori School. Each category may volunteer in any other category under their level of approval.
1. Task Oriented Volunteer
- These volunteers help with tasks around the classroom, school, or office that do not require contact with children.
- No background check required.
2. Classroom Volunteer
- These volunteers may help within the classroom and on campus with special activities and/or events. They may be in the classroom with children but may not be alone with children.
- Background check required: CO Child Abuse Record check.
- Requires Volunteer training attendance.
3. Escort Volunteer
- These volunteers may help within the classroom and on campus with special activities and/or events and may escort children around campus to help keep them safe.
- Background check required: CO Child Abuse Record check & CBI/FBI fingerprint background check.
- Requires Volunteer training attendance.
4. Driver Volunteer
- These volunteers may provide rides to approved students on a “Going Out” activity off campus.
- Background check required: CO Child Abuse Record check, CBI/FBI fingerprint background check, driver’s record check, insurance check, transportation waiver signed.
- Requires Volunteer training attendance.
Volunteer Interest Form