Programs

“This is the best ‘job’ I've ever had. I get so much more than I give. Every day I am loved by these little darlings.”

Carolyn Clark, school volunteer at George Moscone Elementary School

Meet volunteers

Ways to Volunteer

Volunteers are needed more than ever. The San Francisco Unified School District faces $113 million in budget cuts; extra adults in the classroom make a huge difference to students and teachers with fewer resources.

Teachers throughout the city request volunteers—we match you to them based on your skills, interests, and time commitment.

We place and support volunteers in all San Francisco public schools, but we focus our efforts on 30 schools with the most urgent needs.

You can be a:

Read with a student • Play chess • Teach math • Create an art project • Edit college applications • Help with a science project • Play music • Garden • Set up computer labs • Check out library books

Build a lasting friendship • Play a board game • Discuss life goals • Be a positive influence • Go to the movies • Lead by example • Talk sports • Listen

Use your Spanish or Cantonese skills • Enhance student achievement • Increase parent involvement in schools • Get free interpretation training

Share your career experience • Speak to a classroom • Motivate students • Participate in a Career Day • Be a real life example of a your profession