There are many ways to volunteer in The Portland Public Schools. Volunteers are always needed for classroom assistance, after-school tutoring, and chaperoning field trips. In addition, there are a wide variety of other volunteer opportunities. Check out the following examples and volunteer to make a difference in the lives of our students:

●      Chaperone an after-school trip to mountain bike, hike, ice skate or snowshoe

●      Support a Crafting Club with making candles, felting projects, reed baskets, paper crafts, and sewing projects

●      Volunteer as a voice, piano, guitar, bass, or drum coach

●      Work with the Drama Club as a musician, lighting designer, choreographer, or set builder

●      Assist a school sports coach

●      Host a job shadow or an intern

●      Run concessions at school events

●      Join Rock Climbing Club outings to EVO Rock and Fitness

●      Host a trivia event for the Trivia Team

●      Teach students gardening skills in the school garden

●      Help advise the Muslim Student Association

●      Judge a Debate Club tournament

●      Become an academic coach and help tutor students in academic subjects

●      Coach students through the college selection and application process

●      Build a little library for the school to fill

Please contact PPS Community Outreach Specialist Colby Senior at senioc@portlandschools.org to volunteer.