Lisbon Volunteering Family Tradition‏

VOLUNTEERING IN LISBON SCHOOLS IS A FAMILY TRADITION FOR LOCAL TRIO

Three generations of helping hands from the Fowler-Williams clan in Lisbon were among the many Lisbon Volunteers working throughout the summer assisting with preparations for Lisbon’s opening day for the 2011 – 2012 school year on Monday, August 29.  Pictured (l-r) Brett Williams, Lisbon High School young adult volunteer; his grandmother, Connie Fowler; and Brett’s mom, Cathy Williams.  Brett’s younger brother, Jared, is a junior volunteer at Philip W. Sugg Middle School, as well as his dad, Glen.  Photo by Monica Millhime.

 Lisbon - Lisbon School volunteers have been busy helping teachers get ready for the first day of school on Monday, August 29.  “Volunteers from all walks of life assist with numerous requests including laminating, trimming, photocopying, classroom assistance, tutoring, field trips and much, much more.  A number of volunteers regard their assistance as a family affair of teamwork.  Generations of the families assist throughout the year, including summers, in the community of Lisbon Schools,” shares Community Resource & Volunteer Coordinator, Monica Millhime.    Last year Lisbon volunteers contributed 19,249 hours of service to the Lisbon School Department.  The volunteer program is open to adults and students grade 5 through 12.  Training classes are held on a monthly bases.  The first adult class for this school year will be held on Wednesday, September 7 at 5 p.m. directly before the Parent Teacher Organization meeting at 6 p.m. at the Lisbon Community School, 33 Mill Street, Lisbon.  The first junior volunteer training class is scheduled for Monday, October 31 at 9 a.m., a no school day for students.  Registration is required for all classes by contacting Millhime at 754.0021 or emailing mmillhime@lisbonschoolsme.org.