HEROES NEEDED

Established in 1998, the Dads of Great Students WATCH D.O.G.S. program is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. 

Our programs for Elementary and Secondary School campuses help provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important. Meanwhile, we provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security, reduce bullying and provide a greater sense of campus safety allowing students and teachers to focus on learning and instruction. 

GET STARTED

• REGISTER - Want to get on the roster and learn more about volunteer opportunities on and off campus.

• SCHEDULE - Ready to volunteer on campus?! Schedule your volunteer hour(s) here!

FAQ

Q: Who can join?

A: Dads and Father Figures (Grandfathers, Uncles, etc.)

Q: How do I join the Watch D.O.G.S.?

A: Click the "Register" tab on our website and fill out the necessary information.  Once completed, you will be automatically added to the School Volunteer and Watch D.O.G.S. roster.

Q: What volunteer opportunities are available?

A: Whether you have 30-minutes or an entire day available to help out, the following volunteer opportunities are available:

• AM (Drop-off) Patrol - Help usher traffic efficiently through carline. Keep watch over our kiddos, staff, and parents during morning drop-off (8:25am to 8:45am)

• PM (Pick-up) Patrol - Help usher traffic efficiently through carline.  Keep watch over our kiddos, staff, and parents during afternoon pick-up (2:50pm to 3:10pm)

• Falcon School Carnival - Helping at the ticket table, concessions, game booths, patrolling the grounds, etc.

• School Play - Help transport large/heavy stage props to and from the play theater and the prop studio

• SOAR Assembly - Help TK/K classes set-up and breakdown chairs for the assembly. Keep watch over our kiddos during SOAR Assemblies that happen once a month

• Jog-A-Thon - Keep watch over our kiddos during these special events as well as assist in set-up and breakdown, assist with the water stations, and help as a lap marker for tally purposes.

Q: I can't participate during school hours, but can I still join the Watch D.O.G.S.?

A: Yes!! The Watch D.O.G.S. are also mobilized outside of school hours to help with set-up of our annual Jog-A-Thon/Dance-A-Thon, transport of stage sets and props for our school play, PTA fundraisers, but most importantly the Watch D.O.G.S. are responsible for the planning, set-up, and break-down of our end of the year school Carnival. Whenever our Falcon family is in need, the Watch D.O.G.S. are always there to help.  

Q: Is there anything I should know before a start my Watch D.O.G.S. duty?

A: Yes, here are important things you need to know:

• All On Campus Volunteers agree to the Volunteer Code of Conduct (VCC). The VCC provides important information on the duties and responsibilities of all on campus volunteers.

• Put the phone away. When you're on duty it is important to give our students, staff, and parents 100% of your attention.  For the privacy of our students and staff, NO video or photos on school campus when you are on duty.

• Your Watch D.O.G.S. shirt is your uniform. You MUST wear your Watch D.O.G.S. shirt whenever you are assisting on campus.  It is import for our students, staff, and parents to easily identify you.

• Watch D.O.G.S. report directly to the school principal. While the PTO has establish a budget for the Watch D.O.G.S. program, we directly report to the school principal.