Volunteerism is a necessary and worthwhile part of Head Start. The federal government mandates that 25% of our total Head Start funding be matching funds. Non-federal share is generated through donations of time and service to the program. Non-federal share activities include classroom assistance, preparation of instructional materials, working with children at home, attendance at parent meetings and workshops, mileage and time to transport children to and from school, assisting on fieldtrips, and donation of materials which relate to the program. Classroom volunteers must have a current TB test clearance on file.