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Working closely with principals, teachers, community leaders, other various partner organizations, and countless volunteers, Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads will achieve extraordinary results with modest resources. Your gift, large or small, goes straight to work for kids in our community. They deserve every chance to succeed – we hope you will choose to make an investment in Communities In Schools of Hampton Roads today!
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Advocate
Help us tackle the dropout problem and support students by advocating for legislation that enables achievement. Raise your voice today on behalf of the more than 7 million young people at risk of dropping out of school.
Volunteer
Communities In Schools offers an individualized approach to help children overcome roadblocks – opening doors that would otherwise be unachievable or unimaginable.
- Phyllis Campbell, CEO (former) Seattle Foundation
A Coordinated, Individualized Approach…. That’s What Makes Us Effective.
Different kids have different needs. Some need academic help, some need a stable home and food on the table, or simply someone who will listen and help guide the way. Helping kids move beyond their circumstances requires an individualized approach, not one-size-fits-all. We treat young people as individuals and coordinate support around their specific needs.
Volunteer Roles
☑ One-on-One Mentoring
☑ School Beautification Project ☑ Adopt a Classroom ☑ Volunteer Management |
☑ Community Advocacy
☑ Student Holiday Support ☑ Job Shadowing (high demand!) |
Volunteer Today
Norfolk Public Schools
The volunteer will be guided to an application and e-sign a release form. Once submitted, their profile information will go directly to Background Investigation Bureau for processing of their background check. Most of your applicant background checks will be completed within 48-72 hours.
All your approved volunteers will receive an email notification letting them know that they are approved and then will receive a credential ID card within 10-14 days via regular USPS.
All your approved volunteers will receive an email notification letting them know that they are approved and then will receive a credential ID card within 10-14 days via regular USPS.
Virginia Beach
Volunteers & Partners
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:
Visit vbschools.com/getconnected to browse volunteer opportunities by school or level and find an opportunity that fits your interests and talents. In addition:
*Calculations based on the Independent Sector Organization's estimated hourly value of volunteer time for 2018 which is $24.69 per hour.
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.
Portsmouth
Suffolk

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