Prospect Enrichment Preschool is strongly supported by private individuals through their donations of time. Not only is the school funded mainly by private donations but it also has a strong volunteer program, providing extra help and attention for each child. Volunteers help in a number of ways such as reading to a child or small group, initiating an art or science project, or just playing with the children.

There are many ways that you can contribute to our preschool.

Volunteer your time
The preschool depends on volunteers to give the students the best environment for learning. Parents, family members and school supporters are encouraged to spend time as a volunteer at the preschool.

Participate on the Board of Directors
The Board is a diverse group of volunteers including church members, education professionals and business community members. Board members are responsible for establishing and maintaining policies and the financial well-being of the preschool. In addition to attending meetings, members contribute their resources, talents and participation in fund-raising activities.

Current Board members include:

Amanda Allen -- Strategic Advisor, City of Seattle, Department of Finance
"I focus on helping the Preschool meet its financial objectives by assisting with fundraising and serving as an advisor to the Endowment Fund."

Beth Bennett -- Community Trades and Careers, Employment Specialist/Job Coach for people with developmental disabilities
"I help the Preschool by participating in fundraising events and working with Board members to make the Preschool's operational and financial decisions."

Dawn Counts -- Past Administrative/Executive Assistant, University of Washington Medical Center
"I assist with fundraising events at the Preschool throughout the year."

Kate E. Holmes -- Independent Non-profit Consultant
"As Development Chair, I help the Preschool create its fundraising plan and identify sources of funding and revenue for its programs."

LaTanya Horace -- Counselor, New Beginnings and Preschool Parent
"I serve as Secretary to the Board of Directors."

Jill Kobayashi -- Master of Library and Information Science Candidate
"By acting as Treasurer, I hope to work on both short-term tasks such as day-to-day financial operations, and also to assist with long-term financial planning and goal setting."

Eric Westberg -- Executive Vice President, KMS Financial Services, Inc., Prospect UCC Church Member
"I have been working with the Preschool for years in many different roles."

Molly West-Vandekieft -- Prospect Enrichment Preschool Director 1985-89, Prospect UCC Church Member
"I strive to preserve the mission and tradition of Prospect to be sure a quality program based on sound educational practices is available for all children.”

Another way to volunteer:

Jane Michael Endowment Fund
The mission of the Fund is to create a sustainable financial resource for the Prospect Enrichment Preschool.

Fund Principles -

• The primary goal of the Endowment Fund is to invest its contributions as well as reinvest interest and earnings until the Fund can support the Preschool in a meaningful way.
• The Fund will invest for long-term growth of capital, which retaining a portion of assets for sort-term needs.
• In the event of the Preschool's financial emergency or special need, the Endowment Fund Board will consider making contributions or loans to the Preschool

Endowment Fund Board Members
Amanda Allen
Margaretta Boucher
Barbara Force
Joan Marshall
Ellen Ogilvy
Eric Westberg

Volunteers help in the classroom
and teach about the garden.

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Prospect Enrichment Preschool is a 501 (c) (3) Non-profit Organization.