“Choosing a school can feel overwhelming, and what ultimately convinced us to join Greenwood wasn't a brochure or website, but an honest, candid conversation with a Parent Ambassador at the end of a school tour,” said Tiffany Tan. "The volunteer’s willingness to answer questions with honesty and share her experiences built trust and confidence in choosing Greenwood."

“I wanted to ‘pay that forward’ and support future families as they navigated such an important decision,” Tiffany said. She began volunteering as a parent/guardian ambassador. It has been rewarding to speak with prospective families, then see them join the community and watch their child thrive over the years, she said.

“Knowing that I played even a small role in helping a family find a school where they feel happy and supported is incredibly fulfilling,” Tiffany said. “I've valued the friendships I've formed with other parent volunteers along the way; that sense of community and connection has been a meaningful part of the volunteer experience for me.”

For Tiffany, volunteering at Greenwood is a way to show up for a school that has shown up so fully for her children. “It is also an investment in the culture that makes the school so special. Greenwood has given so many students a deep sense of belonging, confidence and an enjoyable place to go to school. Volunteering helps sustain that positive environment and is a meaningful way to help shape the kind of community we want our children to learn and grow up in.”