Watch D.O.G.S. are fathers and father figures who volunteer in a variety of school activities, serving as positive male role models to our students.

What is Watch D.O.G.S.

WATCH D.O.G.S. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country.  Each school year hundreds of thousands of fathers and father-figures make a positive impact on millions of children by volunteering millions of hours in their local schools through this amazing one-of-a-kind program. Click below to sign-up for a Watch D.O.G.S. shift at NHE. Remember you MUST be registered as an SBISD volunteer to participate. 

What you need to know about Watch D.O.G.S. at nhe

We have so many people who want to participate in Watch D.O.G.S.!  There is no such thing as too many volunteers and we want to make room for everyone!

• Watch D.O.G.S. shifts will be half-day - no full day sign-ups will be allowed. If you have more than two students currently at NHE we will work with you to make sure you have time with each student.
• Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers will be able to sign-up for one shift. If you sign up for more than one we will automatically remove you. We will not reach out to see which spot you prefer - only sign up for one spot!
• Watch D.O.G.S. will receive a Watch D.O.G.S. t-shirt the first time they volunteer this year.
• Volunteers are welcome to purchase Watch D.O.G.S. gear from the official store (see below).
• When you arrive at NHE, please check in with the front office to receive your schedule and instructions for the day. 

• Review the volunteer process and procedures guide prior to volunteering on the NHE Campus.

• You must be a registered and approved SBISD volunteer - no exceptions!  

IMPORTANT: You are required to notify the Volunteer Engagement team or the NHE front office at least two days ahead of your scheduled shift if you need to make a change. The front office will have a schedule of Watch D.O.G.S. volunteers and if you are not on the schedule when you arrive at NHE you will not be able to be a Watch D.O.G.S. that day. There will be no exceptions to this new process.

PLEASE notify volunteer@nottinghampta.org if you need to make changes.

You may also email volunteer@nottinghampta.org to be added to the waitlist for the fall. 

how to sign-up for Watch D.O.G.S.

The Watch D.O.G.S. sign-up for the fall is full. If you are unable to volunteer or if you need to make a change to your sign-up please e-mail volunteer@nottinghampta.org. 

Email volunteer@nottinghampta.org to be added to the waitlist for Watch D.O.G.S.

1. Sign-ups will go live on August 20th, 2025 at 9am. 

2. You must have an account with Membership Toolkit to sign-up. This is NOT PTA MEMBERSHIP. While we encourage it, you do not have to be a PTA Member to volunteer as a Watch D.O.G.S.

3. If you do not have an account or are not sure - click on the 'forgot password' link on the login page, enter your email, and move forward with account creation. Do this before 8/20!

4. If you have any issues creating or managing your account, e-mail volunteer@nottinghampta.org.

5. On or after 8/20 - select the day/time you want to volunteer and sign-up.

6. Remember - please sign-up for one spot only. We want everyone to have an opportunity to be a Watch D.O.G.S.!

7. If you are unable to volunteer on Fridays or if you do not get a spot this time, please check out the other volunteer opportunities at NHE. We have opportunities every day all over campus that need your help!

PURCHASE WATCH D.O.G.S. GEAR!   

Please note,  any items purchased via the WATCH D.O.G.S.  website are not supported or managed by NHE PTA. 

Watch this Video to Learn More about watch d.o.g.s.

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questions?

Contact Volunteer@nottinghampta.org and we will be happy to help! Please be sure to register to be an approved SBISD volunteer. The approval process can take several weeks, please be mindful when signing up!