Volunteer Opportunities From: PENCIL Connect

Volunteer: Proctor Testing @ Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 10:30AM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Park in the front parking lot. Check in with the front office staff. Bring your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

School: Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary School is in need of volunteer test proctors from April 20th through April 30th.

Proctors are essential for all schools undergoing TCAP or end of course testing. You will help monitor students and assist the classroom teacher as students take their tests. Other volunteer functions may be assigned (such as hallway monitoring, assisting with restroom breaks, or other real-time needs of the school). 

Proctor Schedule

8:00AM - 10:30AM

Arrive at 8:00 a.m. Park in the front parking lot. Check in with the front office staff. Bring your ID.

*Note: Your shift may vary in length, with some tests lasting 90 minutes, and some closer to 40 minutes - please be prepared for either case.

Training and Expectations

PENCIL provides training through our annual Proctor Party, hosted Thursday, April 2. You can sign up for this training here, or you may sign up to volunteer as a proctor without participating in PENCIL's training. Expect the school to also provide some short training and expectations when you arrive for your proctoring shift. 

Incentives

One lucky test proctor will receive a FREE Southwest Airlines round trip ticket as a thank you from PENCIL for volunteering in this much needed activity across MNPS! To be entered to win, you must complete a proctoring shift through one of our posted PENCIL Connect proctoring opportunities (such as this one). 

Please contact PENCIL's Director of Partnerships, Alayna Cate, acate@pencil615.org if you have any questions for PENCIL - or contact the school directly otherwise.

Thank you for volunteering!

School: Gateway Elementary School

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37115

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Field Day Volunteers @ Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary is excited to host Field Day on May 15th, 2026! We are seeking volunteers to assist with running various activity stations throughout this fun-filled day.

Agenda: 

8:15-8:45 Tug-O-War (all grades on field)8:45-10:30 PK-2nd grade remains outside to rotate stations10:30-12:30 Lunch/Picnic break12:30-2:30 3rd-5th to rotate stations (2:15-2:30 clean up stations)

Parking: 

Park in a spot on the front side of the building and enter through the office front doors to get checked in and a visitor sticker.

What to Wear:

Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. You may also consider wearing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen ands breaking a camping chair.

Additional Info:

Shifts availableBring a water bottle. Food trucks will be on campus

For questions, please contact Melanie Atkins at mdatkins@mnps.org or 615-351-8364.

Thank you for helping make this day a success!!

School: Gateway Elementary School

Gateway Elementary is excited to host Field Day on May 15th, 2026! We are seeking volunteers to assist with running various activity stations throughout this fun-filled day.

Agenda: 

8:15-8:45 Tug-O-War (all grades on field)8:45-10:30 PK-2nd grade remains outside to rotate stations10:30-12:30 Lunch/Picnic break12:30-2:30 3rd-5th to rotate stations (2:15-2:30 clean up stations)

Parking: 

Park in a spot on the front side of the building and enter through the office front doors to get checked in and a visitor sticker.

What to Wear:

Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. You may also consider wearing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen ands breaking a camping chair.

Additional Info:

Shifts availableBring a water bottle. Food trucks will be on campus

For questions, please contact Melanie Atkins at mdatkins@mnps.org or 615-351-8364.

Thank you for helping make this day a success!!

School: Gateway Elementary School

Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 37115

Allow Groups: Yes