VOLUNTEER
Friends of Beethoven is a parent-run, 100% volunteer-powered, 501(c)3 non-profit organization that raises money to fund programs at Beethoven Elementary School that are not funded by LAUSD. Your tax-deductible donations support art, music, computer lab/tech support, teacher assistants, field trip Buses, the garden classroom, and much more!
None of this would be possible without the generous support of our volunteers! Through our collective effort and our love for Beethoven Elementary, we bring families, friends, and neighbors together with events, activities, and resources that strengthen our Beethoven family and enrich the Beethoven Elementary experience. Every parent and guardian of a Beethoven student is a member of Friends of Beethoven.
There are many opportunities to get involved with our organization. We invite you to volunteer in whatever capacity works best for you and your family!
FRIENDS OF BEETHOVEN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THIS YEAR!
The Friends of Beethoven Volunteer Hub is your one-stop spot for all the ways to get involved! Find upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to lend a hand throughout the school year. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for everyone to pitch in and support our Beethoven community.
Check back often! New events, volunteer opportunities, and updates are always being added!
TWO PATHWAYS TO VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering at Beethoven Elementary is a rewarding experience that positively impacts how our Beethoven Bears learn, play, and grow both inside and outside of the classroom. You can get invovled as a LAUSD volunteer or as a Friends of Beethoven volunteer or you can do both! Discover which volunteer pathway(s) is best for you and get involved today!
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAUSD) VOLUNTEER
FRIENDS OF BEETHOVEN (FOB) VOLUNTEER
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May interact directly with students, including assisting in classrooms and on campus events, chaperoning field trips, etc.
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Officially registered with the school district
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Must complete a volunteer application, provide TB clearance, and comply with district policies
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Required for any role where you’re one-on-one or in small groups with students
To learn more about the steps to become a LAUSD, click HERE.
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Supports school programs through fundraising, organizing events, selling merchandise, etc.
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Operates independently from the school district
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No background check or district approval required
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Great for helping behind the scenes or at public events
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Cannot supervise or work directly with students on campus
To learn more about the steps to become a FOB volunteer, click HERE.
STEPS TO BECOME A LAUSD VOLUNTEER
STEP 1: REGISTER FOR A PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT
If you do not have a Parent Portal account already, visit HERE to create one. If you already have a Parent Portal account, proceed to Step 2.
- Click “Register for an Account“
- Fill out the required information
- Click “Register” and wait for a confirmation email from the Parent Portal with a web link to activate your account.
- When prompted, follow the guidelines to create a password for your account.
STEP 2: FILL OUT THE LAUSD APPLICATION
Visit the LAUSD Volunteer Application site to begin the application process.
- Select whether you will serve as a “Virtual” or “On-Campus” volunteer
- Select “Beethoven St EL (1234201)” as the location you would like to serve
- A Waiver of Liability is required to participate in on-campus volunteering. This is completed electronically during the online application process. Your Volunteer Commitment Form will also be signed electronically during the application process.
- *All applications must be completed online. If you do not have acceess to the necessary technology to complete the online volunteer application, please contact your region’s Family & Engagement office to assist you.
STEP 3: SUBMIT YOUR TUBERCULOSIS CLEARANCE VERIFICATION
Email your Tuberculosis Clearance Verification (Screening Form or Negative test result) to Mrs. Fields at caf9202@lausd.net.
- Your doctor can complete a screening form found HERE or a test can be completed by your physician or a local clinic.
- Clearance for TB is valid for up to 60 days prior to service for new volunteers and for a period of up to four (4) years for continuing volunteers.
STEP 4: (TIER III VOLUNTEERS ONLY) SUBMIT FINGERPRINTS
If you are applying to be a Tier III volunteer (overnight field trip chaperone, one-on-one tutoring, etc.), you need to submit fingerprints for clearance. More info can be found HERE in English or HERE in Spanish.
- Application Review Process – Your application will be reviewed for accuracy and completion by the school site, who must verify you have met all requirements, including:
- Completed the application which is to be kept on file at the school site.
- Electronically signed the application, waiver and Volunteer Commitment Form
- Passed Megan’s Law clearance through https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov.
- Registered Tuberculosis clearance, which is populated by review of the screening or test results provided by the volunteer.
- Submitted fingerprinting (For Tier III volunteers)
- The Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement provides a final review before approving the application. Once approved, you will receive an email from the Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement with a temporary badge. Your permanent badge will be mailed directly to the school and is to be kept in the volunteer binder in the office.
APPROVED VOLUNTEERS
- All volunteers must sign in and out at the office and wear their identification badge at all times while on campus.
- All volunteers must return their badge to the volunteer binder at the end of their volunteer shift.
- All volunteers are required to attend a volunteer orientation. This is offered in the fall via Zoom and the video link will be made available to volunteers who apply after the orientation takes place.
LAUSD VOLUNTEER Resources
Why join Friends of Beethoven? With your help, we will make a big impact this year by advocating for our students, teachers, and school! Volunteering helps support a variety of school activities and programs while creating a fun, engaging, and positive community! Plus, by volunteering, you get to be part of a strong and passionate community of volunteers who are dedicated to supporting their students’ school.
attend our monthly fob meetings
We meet every last Tuesday of every month from 6:00-7:00 PM. Throughout the year, most of our meetings are online via Zoom. However, we have certain meetings at the beginning, middle, and end of the year in-person. Follow us on social media for monthly meeting updates!
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
We know your time is precious and because of that we have various avenues of involvement as a Friends of Beethoven volunteer. Whether you have more flexibility or limited time to volunteer, we have many opportunities for you to be involved! We welcome all levels of involvement!
LEAD THE WAY
For volunteers interested in taking bigger, ongoing leadership roles like serving on our Friends of Beethoven board as President, Vice President, Treasurer, or Secretary
LEND A STEADY HAND
For volunteers who want to take the lead in any of our signature programs/events or as a room parent that allow for a medium-level commitment
JOIN IN WHEN YOU CAN
For volunteers who have limited time and want to volunteer once or on multiple occasions through easy and simple opportunities
ARE YOU READY TO BE A FOB VOLUNTEER?
Whether you want to lead one of our signature Friends of Beethoven programs or be a one-time volunteer at one of our events throughout the year, we welcome your involvement! Share your interest in our involvement form below and we will be in touch with next steps!
Volunteers are the heart of our organization! We rely on you to bring our events and ideas to life. Check our volunteer bulletin board for our upcoming volunteer opportunities. Whether you can give one-hour of your time or take on a leadership role, we invite you to get involved!
Upcoming FOB Volunteer Opportunities
DIA DE MUERTOS OFRENDA
Help us create and care for our school’s Día de los Muertos Ofrenda! Volunteers can help set up and decorate the ofrenda, donate supplies or decorations, and help with cleanup afterward. No special experience is needed. Just bring your creativity and willingness to help us honor and celebrate our community’s loved ones.
Fall Refresh Beautification Day
Join us for our Fall Fresh Beautification Day on Saturday, November 7th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Following the Bear Scare Fall Festival and the Dia de Muertos ofrenda, we’ll work together to clean up, restore, and refresh the campus for the weeks ahead.
Fall Scholastic Book Fair & Coin Clash
Help make our Fall Book Fair and Coin Clash a success! Volunteers will help students shop for books, keep the fair organized, and support the Coin Clash competition throughout the week.
Sign up for a shift from 12/4-12/11 and help bring some extra fun and reading to Beethoven!
TOP 9 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED at beethoven
There are so many ways to be part of our Beethoven community! Whether you have a little time or want to take the lead, we welcome your ideas, talents, and helping hands. Below are 9 ways to get volunteer with us!
1. Volunteer on Campus
Become an LAUSD volunteer and help with lost and found, walk Kinder students to enrichment classes, or pitch in at activities like the Fitness Challenge, Bear Mania, and the Multicultural Dance.
2. Chaperone a Field Trip
Join our students on field trips and help make their learning adventures extra special.
3. Share What You Love
Choose a heritage month or a topic you are passionate about and work with a teacher to bring it to life through a story, art project, or classroom activity.
4. Lead a Fundraiser
Have a great fundraising idea? Pitch it to the board, gather the resources you need, and take the lead in bringing it to life.
5. Share Your Strengths
Want to help without leading? Connect with a fundraiser leader and share your skills, talents, or time in a specific way that makes the most of what you have to offer.
6. Join the Book Fair
Help lead our fall or spring book fairs, or volunteer in the library during the week of the fair. We need both leaders and helping hands!
7. Teach an Enrichment Class
Have a special skill like cooking, coaching, art, or another talent? Consider teaching a weekly enrichment class for a full session. Parent-led classes are a wonderful way to share your passion while helping raise funds for Beethoven.
8. Build Community Partnerships
Help us connect with local restaurants and businesses that want to partner with our school and promote their businesses on our marquee while giving back to Beethoven.
9. Lead a Beethoven Night In or Out
Help organize a Beethoven Night In by bringing food vendors to campus who donate 20% of their event sales to our school. Or plan a Beethoven Night Out with a local restaurant where 20% of participating Beethoven families’ purchases are donated back to the school.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference
Volunteer OpportunitiesVolunteer with us and contribute to the success of Beethoven Elementary School.