Question 1

How can I volunteer if I work full time?

Accepted Answer

We understand that many of our families juggle full-time jobs. To accommodate this, we offer a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities. Special events often take place on weekends, committees meet just once a month in the evening, and some tasks can even be completed from home. For more information on how to get involved, contact jsoucey@socratesacademy.us.()

Question 2

What happens if I don’t volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer commitments are outlined in our charter, which means that failure to meet them could impact our ability to renew our charter or even jeopardize it entirely. Your participation helps ensure that Socrates Academy continues to thrive.

Question 3

Why is volunteering necessary?

Accepted Answer

While charter schools like Socrates Academy receive state and federal funding per student, overall funding for education in North Carolina has been steadily decreasing since 2009. Moreover, charter schools do not benefit from North Carolina Lottery funds for education or receive funding for facilities maintenance and purchases.
To maintain the high-quality educational experience we provide, we rely on creative solutions to fill these financial gaps. Volunteering plays a key role in supporting our school, enhancing family engagement, and strengthening the Socrates community. This is why volunteering is a part of the enrollment agreement for all families.

Question 4

How many volunteer hours are required?

Accepted Answer

Each family is asked to complete 36 volunteer hours per academic year.

Question 5

What counts as a Socrates Academy volunteer hour?

Accepted Answer

Volunteer hours include any activity that supports the school’s mission, such as:
 • Participating in committee work
 • Attending Town Hall or Board of Director meetings
 • Planning, setting up, or breaking down for meetings and events
 • Completing school-related tasks from home (e.g., cutting out worksheets or preparing scholastic flyers)
 • Helping at special events
 • Fulfilling responsibilities for committees

Question 6

What doesn’t count as a volunteer hour?

Accepted Answer

• Having lunch with your scholar
 • Attending parent/teacher conferences

Question 7

Can other family members (grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles) volunteer?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We encourage the entire family to get involved. Every contribution, no matter who volunteers, is greatly appreciated.

Question 8

Can I donate my volunteer hours to another family?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! If you complete extra hours, you can log them either under your name or gift them to another family. At the end of the year, all hours are totaled and averaged.

Question 9

How are volunteer hours tracked?

Accepted Answer

You can track your hours using the ParentSquare volunteer log. Manage your hours directly through the ParentSquare app!

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