The Lake Washington School District is seeking volunteers to help students in the classroom.

Volunteer requests from staff range from working with small groups of kids on math to being an academic mentor to a struggling student. In both cases, students show improvement more quickly when they receive additional support. Classroom volunteers help teachers by working with students who may be have a hard time solving a math problem or have trouble understanding what they are reading. Volunteers offer students support by helping them focus and encouraging them to work toward personal success.

Middle schools and high schools throughout the district have implemented lunchtime and after-school study programs. Many students voluntarily meet with an academic mentor or tutor to receive extra help with math, science or English homework. Academic mentors meet with the same student one or two days a week to provide added support and encouragement.

Currently, LINKS has 45 requests for volunteers in all grade levels. Elementary school needs include classroom help, academic mentors and lunch buddies. Middle and high schools need volunteers to tutor during lunch and in after-school study programs. Many students are willing to stay after school to receive additional support with one or more subjects.

To learn more about LINKS volunteer opportunities, visit the LINKS website at www.lwsd.org/links. To register for an upcoming volunteer orientation, email Nanci Wehr at nwehr@lwsd.org or call 425-936-1410.