What is a lunch buddy?
A lunch buddy is a caring adult who provides a student with individual attention and support. They eat lunch with the student, play games, join them at recess, make art, and most of all, have fun!
We seek lunch buddies that can help build a supportive relationship and friendship with students. We ask that the lunch buddy be a dependable person that the student can look forward to seeing once a week. This relationship helps build stability in the life of the child, while boosting their self esteem and often times helping them to perform better in school.
Students may be chosen to be in the program for a variety of reasons. They are often students that we feel would benefit from one-on-one time with an adult.
Lunch buddies spend approximately one hour a week with their student, from 11:50-12:35. The day which you participate is open to you to decide. We will also consider your preferences for age level and gender when you apply.
If you are interested, please contact Sara LaPlante at via email at sara.laplante@gmail.com. An application and detailed description of the program will be sent to you via email. For this reason, please provide your email address when you apply.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
1225 Legion Way SE, Olympia, WA 98501, US
It is the mission of Madison Elementary School to create a
nurturing environment for students, their families, staff, and
the community which encourages caring, respect, academic
excellence, lifelong learning, and citizenship.
Madison Elementary School is an exciting place to learn and grow. Each day over 200 preschool through fifth grade eager and talented students, nearly 30 dedicated staff members and many committed volunteers enter Madison ready to have a day filled with learning and friendship. We have high expectations of our students, both academically and socially. We prepare them to become citizens for the 21st century. We offer a sound educational experience that captures the imagination and instills a sense of caring for others. As the Madison Lions, we "Succeed with Pride".
1225 Legion Way SEOlympia, WA 98501
September 16, 2009
