Thousands of individuals serve as volunteers in our schools each year. In fact, during the 2017-2018 school year, more than 31,000 volunteers donated approximately 388,000 hours of service in VBCPS. The value of this service is estimated at more than $9 million*.

Volunteer opportunities may include:

• Serving as tutors, mentors, or guest speakers
• Providing assistance in classrooms, cafeteria, library, or main office
• Organizing student enrichment and recognition activities
• Supporting special events, athletics, school planning councils, and advisory boards

Visit vbschools.com/getconnected to browse volunteer opportunities by school or level and find an opportunity that fits your interests and talents. In addition:

• Parents can contact the PTA/PTSA at your child’s school to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
• Community members may complete a Request to Volunteer form to obtain assistance with placement at a school and return the completed form to the Office of Community Engagement.
• Grandparents, seniors, and retirees are encouraged to review information regarding the Golden Circle Program, which recognizes volunteers age 55 and older for their service in our schools.
  
  *Calculations based on the Independent Sector Organization's estimated hourly value of volunteer time for 2018 which is $24.69 per hour.