Volunteer at DC Public Schools
1. Save the Date – Beautification Day 2010
Beautification Day 2010 is Saturday, August 21. Stay tuned to www.dcps.dc.gov for coming information. Beautification Day is an annual event established in 2005 as a citywide “spruce up” of all DC public school buildings in preparation for the first day of school. Each year more than 2,000 volunteers help spruce up our schools.
2. Summer Volunteer Opportunities – Various Locations
Volunteers are needed to work directly with DCPS students this summer during our afterschool programs (Monday – Friday; 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm) in the following areas:
- Arts & Crafts
- Performing Arts
- Sports
- Technology
To volunteer, please contact the afterschool coordinator. List of Afterschool Coordinators (PDF)
3. Afterschool Volunteer Opportunities – Francis Stevens EC (2425 N St. NW)
Volunteers are needed to work directly with students during afterschool programs in the following areas:
- Academics
- Arts and Culture (music, multicultural activities, newspaper/journalism, photography)
- Athletic Coaches
High School volunteers are welcome. Community service hours are available.
Contact: Désirée McCoy, 202-421-8709, fsec.pcat@gmail.com
4. Coaches, Panelists, Library Aids, Reader/Tutors – Powell ES (1350 Upshur Street, NW)
Powell Elementary needs volunteers to:
- Coach STEP, basketball, tennis, baseball, soccer, dance, guitar, keyboarding and theatre
- Serve as panelists for Portfolio Presentations (listen and judge students’ presentations and exhibitions of their work/projects): June 16-18 from 9 – 11 a.m.; June 16-17 from 1- 2 p.m.
- Unpack and organize books from June 14 – 18
- Help prepare for Powell’s spring talent showcase and play
- Read to students during a morning reading session from 8:00-8:40 a.m. any day M-F.
- Read to student during a power lunch session from 11-12 pm any day M-F
Contact: Principal Janeece Docal, Janeece.docal@dc.gov – include “Powell Volunteer” in the subject line.
5. Tutors for Afterschool Program – Dunbar SHS (1301 New Jersey Ave. NW)
Looking for tutors for high-school-level academics. Tutoring is available Mon-Friday from 3:15-6 p.m. Students can be tutored one-on-one or in small groups. Please be available for at least 1 hour a day, 2 days a week, or 2 hours for one day. Contact: Audra Murray, Audra.Murray@dc.gov, (202) 698-3477
6. Tutors – King Elementary (3200 6th St. SE)
Tutors are needed to work with students in a variety of subjects from 3 – 6 pm. Time commitment is flexible. Contact: Niama Sandy, niama.sandy@dc.gov, 202.446.7160
7. Afterschool Volunteers – Lasalle-Backus EC (501 Riggs Rd. NE)
Volunteers are needed afterschool to assist with:
- Dismissal, transition and snack delivery: duties including assisting with students in transition from various clubs onsite, as well as monitoring and giving snacks out during snack time in the cafeteria and assisting staff with transitioning students during school dismissal.
- Pre-k and Pre-School Aide: to assist lead teacher in the classroom with students. Aide must have some experience working with this age group.
Both positions will be needed daily, but flexible. Contact: Tamara Convington, 202-671-6340, 202-706-3756 (cell), tamara.covington@dc.gov
How to become a DCPS volunteer
- Complete a volunteer application.
- Process your application in person. Bring the application and proof of a negative TB test result (taken within the last 12 months) and a government issued photo ID to DCPS Central Office and complete a fingerprinting background check.
- Receive a volunteer clearance letter in the mail. Once your application clears school security you will receive a volunteer clearance letter in the mail (average processing time 5-10 business days).
Visit http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/volunteer for more information and to download the volunteer application.
DCPS Volunteer Network
