Volunteer Opportunities
From the classroom to the library to the cafeteria, volunteers are a vital part of every school. If you're interested in volunteering at a particular school, please contact that school's main office directly or contact the school's parent organization, typically referred to as a PTO or PTC.
We also have several districtwide programs that rely on volunteers to operate. Your help is greatly appreciated! Learn more below.
Art Literacy brings art and artists to our students. Each year, elementary students receive six different Art Literacy lessons, and middle school students receive three. Lessons consist of a presentation on an artist/culture and their work, followed by an art production. Volunteers receive training from a site-based Art Literacy volunteer coordinator on how to teach each lesson. You don't need to be an artist or have a background in art to volunteer. We welcome everyone who has a heart for teaching kids about art. All art supplies are provided.
If you’re interested in volunteering or learning more about the Art Literacy program, please visit the Art Literacy webpage and contact your school's PTC/PTO.
AVID is an elective class at all middle, high and option schools. The class helps students develop the skills that they'll need to be successful in college and beyond. As part of the class, students participate in student-led tutorial sessions, where small groups of students come together to work through problems that they're experiencing in their core classes.
That's where you come in! We need AVID tutors to help facilitate the conversation. Don't worry, you don't need any content or subject knowledge. You're really a coach, encouraging the students. You'll be supported by the AVID elective teacher. The time commitment is just one hour per week. There are opportunities throughout the school day at the school of your choice. Training involves a self-paced online course.
Learn more on the AVID webpage.
Clothes for Kids is a district-run, volunteer-supported program that provides free, gently used and new clothing and shoes to BSD students in need. We depend on volunteers to help families shop and to help sort donations. We also need small groups to volunteer for one-time opportunities.
To learn more, visit the Clothes for Kids webpage.