Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) has updated its volunteer processes to establish a network of community members interested in supporting schools.  

 

The new Community Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for community members who are not the parent/guardian of an enrolled CCPS student to volunteer their time in supporting CCPS and its facilities. Community members interested in volunteering with CCPS can visit the school system website at https://www.ccboe.com/parents/volunteer-information to complete an interest form.  

 

Areas of needed volunteer support in schools include classroom help, tutoring/mentoring, school or community activities and events (such as fundraisers or athletic events), field trip chaperone, and office or clerical support. The interest form allows volunteers to choose a school location(s) at which they would like to volunteer, and volunteers can support multiple CCPS schools.  

 

Once an interest form is completed, the volunteer coordinator at the identified school will receive it and look to see if they can match the volunteer with a school need or opportunity. All CCPS schools and centers have a staff member that oversees the volunteer coordinator process, which includes providing background check and training materials to all volunteers.  

 

Any CCPS volunteer is required to complete a prescreening questionnaire, online training and required background check.  

 

Parents/guardians of CCPS students should contact their child’s school to express interest in volunteering. However, if a parent/guardian wants to volunteer at a school their child does not attend they should complete the volunteer interest form.  

 

Oversight of the Community Volunteer Program is under the CCPS Department of Community Engagement and Equity, with support from the CCPS Office of School Safety and Security. Community members with questions can contact Sylvia Royster, director of community engagement and equity, at sroyster@ccboe.com.