Golden Apple Foundation would not exist without the tremendous support from our volunteers. Dedicating their time and talents, our volunteers participate throughout the year during our annual recognition events and programs.

Volunteer Opportunities

Apple for A Teacher Day
Our volunteers help with Apple for a Teacher Day at the beginning of each school year. Volunteers deliver fresh apples to teachers in schools throughout Winnebago and Boone counties to thank them for another year of commitment to children and youth. Teacher nomination forms for the Golden Apple Awards also are delivered on this day, kicking off the annual nomination process.

Portfolio Reader
For our Golden Apple Awards, volunteers read and evaluate teacher portfolios. New portfolio readers must attend mandatory training. This process narrows down the hundreds of nominees to 20 finalists.

Observer
Golden Apple Observers visit teacher finalists in their classrooms and evaluate them on a set of specific criteria. Observers pick the classrooms of their choice via Eventbrite. Observations begin in mid-January. All new observers must attend a mandatory trainings. Special note: observers cannot be an employee of a school district or know the teacher(s).

Interviewer
Golden Apple interviewers are in teams of four (4) people who interview finalists with GA-prepared questions. Each interviewer evaluates the finalist individually. Training occurs the morning of the interviews. Special note: observers must inform GA in advance if they know a finalist, so we can be sure to avoid observers interviewing someone they know.

Ready To Get Involved?

For more information about volunteering, simply fill out our Volunteer Request Form and a member of our team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.
Volunteer Form