Volunteer at TMSA

Volunteering at The Main Street Academy

Volunteers are an integral part of The Main Street Academy (TMSA). We recognize the time, expertise, support, and assistance volunteers provide. Parents and other community citizens are encouraged to volunteer at The Main Street Academy.

POTENTIAL 2026 - 2027 TMSA VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Contact TMSA's Extended Care and Family Engagement Director, Jamil Pearson, to select one or more opportunities to volunteer your time and talents.

Room Parent – work with PTO officers to coordinate events, raise funds and distribute information to members of a specific classroom.
Carline Volunteers – volunteer to assist with TMSA's morning and/or afternoon carlines. Contact [email protected] to sign up and volunteer.
'26 - '27 Picture Day – September 15, 2026. Volunteer link will be available soon.
'26 - '27 End-of-Year Volunteers
'26 - '27 Annual Innovation Fund Charity Golf Tournament – March 26, 2027. Volunteer Signup
ART Extravaganza
Drama & Arts Performances
Fall Book Fair
GA STEM Day
Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) - Fridays throughout the year
National STEAM Day
Career Day – March 18, 2027
Yearbook – work with the yearbook vendor and TMSA faculty members in planning a layout strategy, coordinate photography submissions, and coordinate volunteers for editing.
Garden Education – volunteer to maintain TMSA's educational gardens.
TMSA Jetstream Farms – volunteer as farm helpers to assist with our TMSA animal care, animal pastures, feeding, and special projects.
Teacher Appreciation Week – coordinate purchase and delivery of cards, gifts and treats for TMSA teachers and staff.
Grants – research, evaluate and vet grant applications.
Field Day – work with teachers and administration to coordinate vendors, lead events, and communicate with parents and students regarding these events. Typically held in May.
Community Partners – call on local businesses to become a TMSA Partner in Education.

*Please note TMSA does not have a designated reporter. Everyone is a mandated reporter, including volunteers.

As of July 1, 2013, Georgia law states that all school volunteers are now MANDATED REPORTERS and are required to report any suspected child abuse or neglect. Please click the link below for the REQUIRED video for all parent volunteers:

Step 1: Go to: www.Prosolutionstraining.com - Direct Link to Training

Step 2: Go to: Course Catalog Tab

Step 3: Select Early Childhood Education Courses

Step 4: State is required; Choose - Georgia

Step 5: Choose - Child Abuse and Neglect: Mandated Reporting Requirements for Employees, Volunteers, and Contractors (1- Hour Free $0.00)

Step 6: Add to Cart - Continue the Checkout Process; Take the course.

Step 7: After watching the video, you will receive a Volunteer Abuse Training Verification form. Create a PDF of that document, or print it, and submit it to Jamil Johnson-Pearson, TMSA Extended Care and Family Engagement Director.

HOW TO VOLUNTEER FROM HOME
Send an email to homeroom, core and/or specials teachers and ask if there is anything you can assist them with.
You can help teachers from your home by making copies, doing cutouts, sorting papers, etc….just don’t forget to do and return the tasks, they are depending on you!