volunteers
Welcome! Volunteers are a
vital part of student success in Duval County Public
Schools. More than 23,000 volunteers support schools
each year and the number is growing. The employees of
the Department of Community and Family Engagement work
hand and hand with the volunteer liaisons at the
schools to encourage interested parents and citizens to
join us in our mission to provide every student with a
high quality education. You can help by becoming a
volunteer today.
To ensure the safety of our
students, volunteers must complete an application and
undergo a criminal background screening, free of charge,
conducted by our department. Designated school staff
will verify your clearance to volunteer at the school
using our online process. DCPS is no longer using
volunteer cards as a proof of clearance.
Each Duval County Public
School has its own needs and priorities. School
Volunteer Liaisons can help you fill these needs
based on the priorities set by each school-leadership
team. Principals will determine the final
decisions regarding volunteers and volunteer
opportunities at the schools.
Become a volunteer in three easy steps:
- Click here to
Apply to be a volunteer online.
Applicants must be
at least 18 years of age.
Note:
If you don't have access to a computer,
you may ask the school if you can
use a computer to apply online.
You will need to have your social
security number to apply.
All required
information must be entered in order for
the application to be submitted. Please
allow a two week turn-around for the
application process to be completed.
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Contact your
school volunteer liaison to let the
school know you are interested in
volunteering at the school and to
discuss volunteering opportunities.
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Please remember to sign in and out
in the Volunteer book found in the front
office. Your volunteer hours help not
only the children and teachers, but help
the schools achieve awards from the
Florida Department of Education
Read It Forward Jax
There is a special feeling you get when you read
something that impacts your life. Whether it’s a
bestselling author, a catchy magazine article, or even
an unexpected text message, those words enrich your
day. If you want to share those moments but don’t know
how, Duval County Public Schools has the perfect
Volunteer Program for you—it's called Read it Forward Jax
Reading Volunteers.
This program is part of our
District’s comprehensive reading initiative aimed at
raising the literacy rate of every student inside Duval
County public schools. Click
here to learn more.
For more information regarding
volunteering, see the links below:
Volunteer
Liaison
THANK YOU! School-based Volunteer
Liaisons are the heart and soul of any successful
volunteer program. You are the ambassador--the face and
spirit--of the school. Through you strong partnerships
with school volunteers and businesses great things can
happen at your school. Click the above link to
access some useful information to help you in your
important role.
Community Involvement Awards
The Florida Department of Education offers many awards
and special distinctions to schools that foster
involvement and participation by parents, business
partners, volunteers and the community at large. Plan to
work with your principal and school faculty to qualify
and apply for these outstanding opportunities. The
Community and Family Engagement Office sends award
applications at least four weeks in advance of the
deadline.
Surrogate Parent Program
Duval County Public Schools Exceptional Education and
Student Services Department is looking for volunteers to
serve as surrogate parents. For program details and
information, contact Judy Glendenning, FDLRS/Crown,
Parent Services at 904-346-4601.
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