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Volunteer Mission Statement
As an organization rooted in the community, Communities in Schools of Seattle is committed to working with volunteers to provide meaningful ways to serve youth, build the capacity of the organization to effectively involve volunteers, and provide opportunities to bridge communities into the schools. CISS embraces volunteers as partners in fulfilling our mission.
We value that volunteers come from various backgrounds, experiences, and possess many talents that contribute to the enrichment of children’s education and creates a stronger link between school and culture for the students we serve. We actively recruit volunteers from all backgrounds and seek to attract volunteers that reflect the cultural diversity of our students.
Communities in Schools of Seattle offers a thoughtfully planned and well managed volunteer program. We provide quality orientation and job specific training for all volunteers. Ongoing support and recognition is a commitment of CISS staff.
Get Involved!
Think of all the things you could do in just over an hour - your laundry, workout, watch TV...
How about changing a life?
A small commitment of your time can make a big difference in a child’s life.
Volunteer Orientation and Training Schedule
Orientation Dates
Orientation - September TBD Training - September TBD
All volunteers must attend an orientation and training prior to working with students. The trainings are program specific and occur after attending an orientation.
All orientations and trainings are held at the Seattle School District Office 2445 3rd Ave S.
On-going interaction with students
Reading Buddy – Work one-on-one with 2nd and 3rd grade students. Choose the day and time that works best for you and commit for 15 weeks to work with a specific student. Help them improve their reading and comprehension skills through a structured reading program by Sound Sense Reading Solutions.
Math Tutor - These students are significantly behind in fundamental math skills. Our Math All Stars program understands that children learn better when their having fun. Math is a subject that children and adults alike struggle with. Games are something that most everyone enjoys. So we decided to combine the two!
Through interactive math games we reinforce fundamental math skills: addition, subtraction, counting money, telling time, multiplication, etc. These games are directly correlated to Seattle Schools math curriculum, so they students receive academic reinforcement through play.
As a volunteer, you don't have to worry about how "good" you are at math. You will receive comprehensive training and on-going support. The games are EASY to learn, and some you probably already know!
Meet once a week either Tuesday/Thursday after school from 4:00- 5:30 at Graham Hill Elementary School.
Limited Availability
Would you like to volunteer but have limited availability due to work or family schedules? Become an Event Volunteer! As an event volunteer you commit to assisting Communities in Schools of Seattle with 3 events yearly. Each of our programs has school wide events throughout the year. These range from Family Fitness Night, First and Goal, Thanksgiving Dinner and our Stuff the Bus campaign These events happen in the evening or on weekends, limited time commitment and tons of Fun!
Do you have a PASSION?
Do you have a gift or passion that you would like to share? Perhaps you yearn to volunteer and work directly with students but our programs don’t meet your needs. Rainier Beach High School is looking for you! This high school is eager to utilize your unique gifts and talents. From gardening to Hip Hop, if you would like to work with High School students we can create the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
To learn more about these volunteer opportunities, or to register for an Orientation, please call (206) 252-0173 or send an email to volunteer@cisseattle.org.
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