Volunteer!
How can you contribute?
The needs are great and the possibilities are almost endless… For most positions, there is no experience necessary and no special skills are required. Simply a willingness to help will qualify you for many jobs, ranging from a one-time to a weekly commitment. However, opportunities do exist for volunteers with special skills, interests, and backgrounds. Some opportunities require training which VIPS will provide.
A list of general needs—some available at all schools, others geared for elementary-age students—is followed by a brief description of some of our core volunteer programs. Volunteer opportunities are available in the following categories:
Skill- or Interest-based Volunteer Opportunities
Art (drawing, painting, sculpting, pottery)
Audio-visual (animations, podcasting, presentations)
Career development, guidance
Computers/Software
Cooking
Drama
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Exercise/Fitness
Gardening
Music
Nutrition
Photography (digital or film)
Sports
Translation services
Tutoring
Woodworking
Writing