Dear Friends of NativityMiguel,

One of the greatest strengths of NativityMiguel Middle School has always been the community that surrounds our students. Our work is made possible not only by our faculty and staff, but also by the many friends, families, alumni, and community members who generously share their time, talents, and experiences with our scholars.

As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we are looking to expand the number of volunteers working alongside our students and faculty. Whether you can join us every week, a few times each month, or have a particular talent or interest you would like to share, there are several ways to become involved.

Our primary volunteer opportunities include:

Study Hall | 10:00–10:45 AM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Volunteers work directly with students by providing tutoring in core academic subjects, additional support for students receiving Academic Intervention Services, or one-on-one test-read and academic support for students with IEPs and 504 Plans. We are seeking approximately 1–3 volunteers each day.

Lunch | 11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Volunteers assist with food preparation and distribution, cafeteria supervision, and cleanup. We are seeking approximately 1–2 volunteers each day.

Extended Day | 2:30–4:15 PM, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Volunteers provide tutoring and academic support to students completing assignments, strengthening foundational skills, or receiving additional academic intervention. We are seeking approximately 2–4 volunteers each day.

For those interested in sharing a particular passion or expertise, we also have opportunities to become more deeply involved in our student programming. Volunteers may create and lead clubs or activities during our lunch period from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM or develop more robust Extended Day clubs and programs from 2:30–4:15 PM. These opportunities might allow you to introduce students to an interest, hobby, profession, skill, or experience they otherwise might not encounter. Extended Day offerings may also incorporate field trips, competitions, or other experiences beyond our campus.

Interested in Volunteering?

If you would like to get involved, please email me at mrussell@nativitymiguelbuffalo.org and let me know which opportunity interests you, the days or frequency that work best for you, and any preferences you may have.

We want to match volunteers thoughtfully with our students, so please feel free to tell us where you believe you would be most effective. Perhaps you prefer working with younger or older students, St. Augustine or St. Monica scholars, students who need additional academic support, or students ready for enrichment and a greater challenge. You may have expertise in mathematics, reading, science, the arts, athletics, technology, a trade, or another area you would love to share. We want to know!

Thank you for continuing to believe in our students and the mission of NativityMiguel. We would love to welcome you into the school this year and find a way for your time and talents to make an impact.

With gratitude,

Michael Russell
Assistant Head of School || Principal
NativityMiguel Middle School of Buffalo