Maine Nordmenn 

Survey of Interest

You are invited to help children learn.

Please share your time, skills, or interests with students

through the Adopt A School Program. You need

not be experienced in education, just willing to share

your time and talents to help students develop positive

attitudes toward learning and motivate them to achieve

their potential.

On the form below, please indicate how you are willing

to help. The list provided will give you ideas, but don’t be

limited by the list. Please indicate what you are currently

doing as a volunteer and provide suggestions. Return to

your Sons of Norway lodge Adopt A School coordinator.

Your Name Telephone Area/No.

(Daytime)

(Evening)

Address: Street/City/Zip

Email address

Please indicate your availability for volunteer service. Be specific, e.g., 10 hours weekly, or as needed for special events.

I am willing to help students by

q Working at a School q Working from my Home q Planning/Coordinating an Event q No Preference

I am currently volunteering or having volunteered at the following places (school, library, child care center, etc):

I Prefer to Work with the Students in

q Elementary q Middle School q High School q No Preference

I am interested in doing the following:

q Sewing/Crafts

q Working with One Child

q Mentoring

q Working with a Small Group

q Making Phone Calls

q Making Presentations to a Class

q Sharing Cooking Skills

q Installing/Designing Bulletin Boards

q Working with Simple Carpentry

q Sharing Travel Experiences

q Writing or Researching Grants

q Sharing My Culture

q Making Posters/Banners

q Providing Childcare at Events

q Reading Stories to Children or

Listening to Them Read

q Sharing a Hobby

q Helping with sports

q Working on Publicity

q Helping with Math or Science Skills

q Leading Discussions

q Organizing School Events or

Fund-raisers

q Chaperoning Field Trips, Bus

Trips, or Dances

q Facilitating Service Projects

q Serving on Decision-Making or

Advisory Committees

q Talking About Career

Other ways I could help

My hobbies/skills (e.g., Genealogy, Architecture, Scandinavian Cooking, History, Books, etc.) are

I have access to a

q Computer q Pickup Truck or Van q Sewing Machine q Video Camera

I am currently involved in the following volunteer activities:

Go to www.sofn.com  

Go to lodge programing

then highlight Adopt a school Program

This will give you a lot of information on the program and you can print out the interest form on page 11.

 *You don't need the form to help out just contact Vicky

The Benefits

Sons of Norway members are a diverse group of people working in or retired from

many different jobs and professions. They are well traveled and well educated.

Through the Adopt A School Program our members will serve as community bridge

builders, to help students expand their learning.

Here are some of the benefits of the Adopt A School Program:

n bringing experience to those who need experience.

n creating mutual understanding through face-to-face dialog and contact.

n promoting school as a learning center for all ages.

n promoting positive adult images to youth.

n bringing lessons of the past and real-life experiences to the classroom.

n offering an understanding of culture and heritage from those who want

to share their interests.

Ideas for Adopt A School Program:

Check with the School. They may have existing programs that fit your lodge.

Tutoring. Members who can commit to tutoring students in need of extra help.

Room Grandparents. This is a concept at the elementary level that goes

beyond just tutoring. The “grandparents” spend time with the students

on a more informal basis than tutoring. They bring a wide variety of

cultural and educational experiences into the classroom.

Mentorships. Volunteers work with talented and gifted students on special

projects.

Computer Laboratory Assistant. Volunteers with computer knowledge and

experience can tutor students.

Folk Fair. This activity allows members to share their crafts, arts, skills, and

music with the students. This is an excellent way to keep alive cultural

and ethnic heritage.