The Volunteer Services department is responsible for the recruitment, organization and development of volunteers throughout the Yukon Public School District. We encourage parents, family members and our community members to volunteer some time in our schools. There are many ways to volunteer!

Click here to read a description of each volunteer role.

There are multiple opportunities to volunteer in Yukon Public Schools. It does not matter if you volunteer a total of 30 minutes or all year long...your participation is valued, and it is a great way to connect with your child, other students, teachers, and staff!

Volunteer Application & Background Check Submission and Process:

Step 1: Click on the link below to fill out of Volunteer Application. Every year a new volunteer application must be submitted before being allowed to volunteer.

Yukon Public Schools Volunteer Application 

Step 2:  After you submit your application it gets emailed directly to the Volunteer Services Department. Once we ensure that you have an approved background check on file we will forward your information to the assigned coordinator to contact you.

Step 3: If you are new to volunteering or if you have not filled out a background check for the Yukon Public School District in the last 3 years, you will need to submit a new one. Background checks are processed by the Volunteer Services Department and are completely confidential, free and valid for 3 school years. To submit a background check click on the link below. 

YPS Criminal Background Check

We look forward to working with you and appreciate the fact that you have chosen to spend some of your time volunteering in our schools! As always, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to call Dianna Mann, District Volunteer Coordinator, at 354-3716.

A Helping Hand is a volunteer that is assigned to a teacher or a group of teachers. This volunteer typically comes once a week during school hours on a prearranged day and time, decided upon by the teacher and volunteer. Some of the tasks that a volunteer might be asked to do are as follows:

Copying/Laminating/Cutting Out Laminations, etc.:

Make requested copies of classroom materials. Sort copies or workbooks. Staple or assemble copies. Laminate and/or cut laminated items out. Training on machines is provided.

Work in the Library:

Help the librarian by assisting students with checking books in and out. Help shelve book. Help repair and clean library books.

Teacher/Classroom Support:

The type of support requested varies per school and teacher. You may be asked to help during centers or listening to children read. It might also include helping out in a STEM or Art class. You may be asked to work on special projects.

Special Talents:

If you have a talent you would like to share, please mark it on the application. Example: great at art, graphic design, music, certified in an area, etc. For more information about the Helping Hands Program call Dianna Mann, Volunteer Programs Coordinator, at 405-354-3716.

Parents, community members and business personnel are encouraged to become a Miller Mentor in our school based program. Mentors are positive role models who commit to spending 30 minutes once a week, during school hours, with an individual student for the entire school year. Mentors and their mentee spend time each week building a positive relationship, playing games, eating a snack, crafts, coloring, listening, and providing support. Training is provided. This is truly a life changing program for those that can commit to investing their time and attention into a student. Mentor training is provided.

Students needing to have a mentor are identified by counselors and teachers in our schools. Parents may also request a mentor for their child. For more information about the Miller Mentor Program call Dianna Mann, Volunteer Programs Coordinator, at 405-354-3716.

YPS has committed to screening students at every school from PreK-5th grade (6th-12th grade on referral only), to ensure that students have good vision and hearing for learning in the classroom. Volunteers screen students' vision or hearing under the direction of district nurses and coordinators. Training provided. You can choose if you'd like to be trained as a vision screener, hearing screener or both.

Screening run from mid-September to mid-October. The schedule is flexible. You choose the day(s), time(s) and the school(s) you wish to volunteer at. We begin screening students when their school day begins and it ends when the last student has been screened, typically around noon. This is a huge and important undertaking so we are always looking for volunteers! For more information about the Vision & Hearing Program call Dianna Mann, Volunteer Programs Coordinator, at 405-354-2716.

The Millers Give program assists students who need additional financial support and supplies. This includes items such as coats, clothing, shoes, eye exams and eyeglasses, school supplies, etc. Students are referred by a counselor, teacher, or administrator as having a need that directly affects their classroom success.

Thanks to generous donations by YPS employees and community patrons, Millers Give has served our students and families for many years.       

Individuals or businesses interested in offering financial donations or services can contact Dianna Mann, Volunteer Programs Coordinator, at 405-354-3716 for more information. 

All resources donated to Millers Give are used exclusively for students and their families in financial need, and are tax-deductible.

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