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Little Nestlings

Volunteer With Little Nestlings

At Little Nestlings Early Learning Center, we believe it takes a caring community to nurture and inspire young minds. Volunteers help us create meaningful experiences for children while supporting the classroom, outdoor spaces, fundraising efforts, and the larger Little Nestlings community.
 
Whether you enjoy reading with children, helping care for a garden, supporting a special project, or sharing your time in the classroom, we would love to learn more about you.
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Little Nestlings Early Learning Center is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in West Linn, Oregon, serving children ages 3–5.
Little Nestlings Early Learning Center is a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool in West Linn, Oregon, serving children ages 3–5.

Meet Our Volunteer Coordinator

Carolyn Russel, Volunteer Coordinator at Little Nestlings Early Learning Center in West Linn

Carolyn Russel

Hello! My name is Carolyn Russel, and I am the Volunteer Coordinator for Little Nestlings Early Learning Center.
 
I have been volunteering in the classroom since Little Nestlings opened in 2024, and I have found the experience to be meaningful and full of joy.
 
If you are interested in volunteering, please review the opportunities below and complete the Volunteer Application. Once your application has been submitted, I will get back to you to continue the conversation and application process.
 
I look forward to meeting you soon!

Ways You Can Help

Classroom Helper

Support children and teachers during the preschool day through classroom activities, materials, transitions, and other needs identified by the teaching team. Classroom volunteers are generally welcomed between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Guest Reader

Spend meaningful time reading stories with children and helping nurture a love of books, language, imagination, and connection.

Fundraising Support

Fundraising Support

Help Little Nestlings organize and support fundraising activities that strengthen the school and expand opportunities for children and families.

Outdoor Space Maintenance

Help care for the Little Nestlings garden, playground, and outdoor learning spaces through gardening, weeding, organizing, seasonal upkeep, and other approved projects.

Before Classroom Volunteering Begins

Because the safety and well-being of our children comes first, classroom volunteers complete the required background-check process before beginning their volunteer placement. We will explain the process and provide the appropriate next steps after the initial application and conversation.
Oregon Child Care Background Check Information

Volunteer Schedule and Commitment

Classroom volunteers are welcome between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
OtherVolunteer shifts may be:
  • One to three hours
  • Longer when arranged in advance
  • Weekly
  • Twice a month
  • Monthly
  • Occasional or project-base
Complete the Volunteer Application
SCHEDULE A TOUR

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in supporting Little Nestlings. Please complete the application below. We will review your information and contact you to continue the conversation. Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Classroom volunteers are generally welcomed between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Please enter the times you may be available.

Thank you for sharing a little about yourself. Carolyn will review your application and be in touch within the next few days.