Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)

An easy way to become involved in education is to be a part of the Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program. No special skills are needed, although volunteers are encouraged to share any talents or interests they have. Last year volunteers contributed more than 15,000 hours of service to Bastrop Independent School District

Volunteers cannot replace the teachers or administrators, but they can supervise students as they arrive and depart the school grounds and during recess.  They can plan or accompany teachers and students on fieldtrips, introduce students to their own special talents, tutor students with extra needs, decorate the classrooms, help students plant a school garden and organize fundraising events for special school needs. While they are helping the school, these volunteers can make great strides in helping our community and our students realize their potential. 

Being involved in the public schools doesn't have to mean traveling to the school and working with students during the school day. There are plenty of things parents and community members can do to support schools. One important way is to make sure that you attend school athletic, cultural or academic events. Here are more examples of how you can support our BISD schools:

• Take care of the classroom pets or plants during vacations

• Collect and send in materials for a classroom project

• Help make costumes, scenery or props

• Invite a class to your work site for a field trip
• Join the PTA or Booster Club

To download a VIPS application, click here.

To download a VIPS application in Spanish, click here.

To view the volunteer guidelines, click here.

For more information about the Bastrop ISD Partners in Education Programs, contact  Allison Murray, Partners in Education Coordinator, at (512) 321-2292 or email amurray@bastrop.isd.tenet.edu.