Grandparents GIVE Program

G.I.V.E. (Grandparents In Volunteer Education) is a new volunteer service program at American Heritage School that is blessing the teachers and students in all core subject areas. It creates an opportunity for senior citizens - who have the time, flexible schedules, desire to serve, and a vast amount of wisdom and experience - to be a part of our school community. Any grandparent or senior citizen may apply at American Heritage School to assist in the core classrooms to render services that could consist of anything from helping the teacher make photocopies, to helping a student read, to helping a student with math facts.

Mrs. Marsha Byington, one of our first GIVE volunteers, is currently participating in the program. “I am learning right along with the children. Education has progressed so much since I attended elementary school as a child! It is delightful work and I love being acknowledged by the children each day at school as they rush up to me to say hello! It is so rewarding to feel useful again and to be appreciated by the wonderful teachers at American Heritage School.”

If you know of a grandparent that would enjoy serving in the GIVE Program at American Heritage School, please contact Trudy Pace at 642-0055 ext. 303.