Opportunities From: Maranatha Christian Academy

Volunteer: 3rd Grade Field Trip 2026 Bell Museum

*Please arrive and meet at Student Services by 8:15 AM, the bus will depart at MCA at 8:30 AM and return around 11:00 AM

*Please note that there are 7 free adult tickets available; 3 of these will be used by teachers. The first 4 chaperone sign-ups will receive free tickets and have space to ride the bus;  additional adult tickets may be purchased for $8.00 per person at the museum and drive separately. You MUST still have a current background check even if driving separately. 

  Experience: Planetarium Show Only - Out of the World


**Per MCA Policy - All chaperones are required to have a current background check (within 3 years) If you are unsure, please email volunteer@mcamustangs.org    . To initiate the process of obtaining a background check, please fill out the form on this link: https://pdf.ac/Mv6kb

**Registration will close March 12th to allow time to process background checks


**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app (App Store or Google Play) or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

Program: Lower School

*Please arrive and meet at Student Services by 8:15 AM, the bus will depart at MCA at 8:30 AM and return around 11:00 AM

*Please note that there are 7 free adult tickets available; 3 of these will be used by teachers. The first 4 chaperone sign-ups will receive free tickets and have space to ride the bus;  additional adult tickets may be purchased for $8.00 per person at the museum and drive separately. You MUST still have a current background check even if driving separately. 

  Experience: Planetarium Show Only - Out of the World


**Per MCA Policy - All chaperones are required to have a current background check (within 3 years) If you are unsure, please email volunteer@mcamustangs.org    . To initiate the process of obtaining a background check, please fill out the form on this link: https://pdf.ac/Mv6kb

**Registration will close March 12th to allow time to process background checks


**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app (App Store or Google Play) or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

Program: Lower School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Mar 17, 2026

Zip Code: 55113

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 4th Grade Field Trip 2026 Feed My Starving Children

*We have an exciting opportunity to serve God's people by packing meals with Feed My Starving Children! In order to make this event possible, we are in need of 15+ volunteers. Without at least 15 volunteers, we will not be able to take this field trip with our fourth graders. Please consider volunteering to help us pack meals, learn about the global impact of serving and generosity, and enjoy the afternoon with children who are pursing the mission of God. Our packing meals time is from 12-1:45pm. Volunteers will kindly meet us at Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids and provide their own transportation. A bus will be provided for students and teachers. Thank you for your willingness to help us take this field trip with our students!

**Per MCA Policy - All chaperones are required to have a current background check (within 3 years) If you are unsure, please email volunteer@mcamustangs.org    . To initiate the process of obtaining a background check, please fill out the form on this link: https://pdf.ac/Mv6kb

**Registration will close April 13th to allow time to process background checks


**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app (App Store or Google Play) or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

Program: Lower School

*We have an exciting opportunity to serve God's people by packing meals with Feed My Starving Children! In order to make this event possible, we are in need of 15+ volunteers. Without at least 15 volunteers, we will not be able to take this field trip with our fourth graders. Please consider volunteering to help us pack meals, learn about the global impact of serving and generosity, and enjoy the afternoon with children who are pursing the mission of God. Our packing meals time is from 12-1:45pm. Volunteers will kindly meet us at Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids and provide their own transportation. A bus will be provided for students and teachers. Thank you for your willingness to help us take this field trip with our students!

**Per MCA Policy - All chaperones are required to have a current background check (within 3 years) If you are unsure, please email volunteer@mcamustangs.org    . To initiate the process of obtaining a background check, please fill out the form on this link: https://pdf.ac/Mv6kb

**Registration will close April 13th to allow time to process background checks


**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app (App Store or Google Play) or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

Program: Lower School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 17, 2026

Zip Code: 55433

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: 1st Grade Field Trip Eastman Nature Center 2026

Chaperone the 1st graders on their trip to Eastman Nature Center April 16th! We will also visit Elm Creek Playground if weather is conducive. Parents are welcome to ride the bus or drive separate. 

The bus will be leaving school at 9:30am (please check into Student Services by 9:15AM). If this is your first time volunteering this school year, please bring a photo id. The bus will return to MCA no later than 2:30PM.

**Per MCA Policy - All chaperones are required to have a current background check (within 3 years) If you are unsure please email volunteer@mcamustangs.org    To initiate the process of obtaining a background check please fill out the form on this link: https://pdf.ac/Mv6kb


**Registration will close April 13th to allow time to process background checks

**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

Program: Lower School

Chaperone the 1st graders on their trip to Eastman Nature Center April 16th! We will also visit Elm Creek Playground if weather is conducive. Parents are welcome to ride the bus or drive separate. 

The bus will be leaving school at 9:30am (please check into Student Services by 9:15AM). If this is your first time volunteering this school year, please bring a photo id. The bus will return to MCA no later than 2:30PM.

**Per MCA Policy - All chaperones are required to have a current background check (within 3 years) If you are unsure please email volunteer@mcamustangs.org    To initiate the process of obtaining a background check please fill out the form on this link: https://pdf.ac/Mv6kb


**Registration will close April 13th to allow time to process background checks

**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

Program: Lower School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 16, 2026

Zip Code: 55369

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: GYMNASIUM-Parents At Play

Fun opportunity for parents and/or grandparents of students in kindergarten-4th grade to spend quality time together before the school day begins. From 7:05-7:35 a.m., you're invited to join your junior Mustang for gym activities with PE Teacher Bill Campbell.

**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

**Technology and phones are asked to be put away while interacting with students

Program: Lower School

Fun opportunity for parents and/or grandparents of students in kindergarten-4th grade to spend quality time together before the school day begins. From 7:05-7:35 a.m., you're invited to join your junior Mustang for gym activities with PE Teacher Bill Campbell.

**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

**Technology and phones are asked to be put away while interacting with students

Program: Lower School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 55443

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: CAFETERIA-Parents At Play

Fun opportunity for parents and/or grandparents of students in kindergarten-4th grade to spend quality time together before the school day begins. From 7:15-7:45 a.m., you're invited to join your junior Mustang for activities in the cafeteria with Para Kathy Brandsetter such as:

Table Top Games, Coloring, Legos...and conversation!

**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

**Technology and phones are asked to be put away while interacting with students

Program: Lower School

Fun opportunity for parents and/or grandparents of students in kindergarten-4th grade to spend quality time together before the school day begins. From 7:15-7:45 a.m., you're invited to join your junior Mustang for activities in the cafeteria with Para Kathy Brandsetter such as:

Table Top Games, Coloring, Legos...and conversation!

**Please do not forget to check in for your volunteer shift! 2 ways to do this: get the Causer app or from your PC on the Get Connected Site. If you forget, no worries you can manually log your hours after your shift…please reach out with questions or issues with this process to Volunteer@mcamustangs.org

**Technology and phones are asked to be put away while interacting with students

Program: Lower School

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 55443

Allow Groups: No