Welcome, Friends of Community Schools!
Community Schools are a partnership among the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, and school communities. There are 20 Community Schools across the City, serving nearly 13,000 students. In-school Community School Coordinators organize strategic partnerships and programs to promote wellness and stability for students, families, and neighbors.
We view student education and community well-being as a shared responsibility -- that's where you come in!
This page is for individual volunteers. Looking to get involved with a group? Click here.
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Community Schools rely on volunteers to support:
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Good to Know About Volunteering:
Most individual volunteer opportunities for Community Schools take place during school hours or during before/after school programming: Monday-Friday, approximately 7am-5pm.
Volunteering looks different for every person! You can sign up to volunteer at one Community School or multiple schools. You can focus on one type of volunteering or contribute to a school in multiple volunteer roles.
Each Community School is also a little different! While we share the same vision and strategy, our schools meet the needs of their students and families in unique ways. Each School will have their own volunteer needs and schedules as determined by the on-site Community School Coordinator, school administration, and Volunteer Engagement Coordinator.
In accordance with School District of Philadelphia policies, volunteers may be required to submit clearances before beginning. We are here to provide guidance during this process!
Scroll down to learn how to navigate our new volunteer site and get involved today!
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How to Get Involved Today
(1) Create an Account. Click here to register your email and sign up as a "Community Schools Volunteers." There are a few short questions, which should take you about 5 minutes to complete.
Already have an account? Click the teal button, "Login" at the top to sign in to your account. Then, explore available opportunities using the options in Step (2).
(2) Explore available volunteer opportunities! Check out all Community Schools opportunities by clicking here.
Not sure where to start? Reach out to Maddie, our Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. She can help you navigate the site and match you with where you are needed the most!
Have a specific Community School in mind? Navigate to PROGRAMS on the left side of your screen, select that Community School, and explore the available opportunities.
Check out the built-in map to view schools near you! Once at the program page, select the "Map View" icon on the far right of the screen.
Have a specific interest area or a skill you want to use? Navigate to OPPORTUNITIES on the left side of your screen. Choose filter by "initiatives," and select one that means something to you. Examples of initiatives are food security projects, event support, and back-to-school donation sorting.
(3) After reviewing the details for a specific volunteer opportunity, click "Respond" to sign yourself up.
(4) Submit documents and clearances, if applicable. If required, you will be unable to officially sign up until all documents have been uploaded and approved by the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator. You will receive an email notification for each clearance when approved.
Review instructions for clearances here. You will only need to submit them once every 5 years!
(5) Get ready to volunteer! You'll be connected to Community Schools team members for information about your volunteer role, site, and upcoming shifts.
Thank you for supporting Philadelphia's Community Schools!
Questions? Get in touch! Maddie Cerulli she/her Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Community Schools Call/Text: (215) 834-6277 Email: Madeline.Cerulli@phila.gov |  |
