Resources for Volunteers in K-12 Schools

These are web-based resources and links for school administrators, teachers, PTO/PTA members and other parent volunteers, and others who coordinate volunteer and community partnership activities with other organizations, including businesses. These resources will help you:
  • Coordinate parent volunteers
  • Coordinate partnerships with corporations/businesses and community groups
  • Learn the basics of volunteer management, including screening volunteers, recruitment and retention, creating assignments and evaluation
  • Find service opportunities for young people
  • Coordinate service-learning projects
  • Learn more about volunteerism and community engagement
  • Find local, state and national resources to help you
Regional Resources
  • General Resources on Volunteerism
  • National Service and Volunteer Programs and Resources
  • Texas Resources


    • Resources for Educators
  • Inviting the Community into the Classroom
  • School/Community Partnerships


    • Resources for Mentors and Volunteers
  • Online Mentoring Resources
  • Resources for Volunteers Working with Students


    • Resources for School Administrators
  • Information about Not-for-Profit Organizations


    • Service Learning Resources
  • Service Learning Resources


    • Youth-Related Resources
  • Resources on Volunteerism for and by Youth