Volunteer & Community Involvement
School districts regularly seek volunteers, mentors, and community partners to enhance classroom experiences, assist with school-related activities, and support student learning. Please contact your school district coordinator to learn about volunteer, mentoring and community involvement opportunities in your area.
Recognition Programs
The following annual recognitions highlight outstanding volunteer practices and showcase exemplary family and community involvement programs in Florida public schools.
Outstanding School Volunteer Awards
The Outstanding School Volunteer Awards recognize Florida school volunteers for demonstrating outstanding dedication and commitment to student success. Please visit: https://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/volunteer-community-involvement/the-outsting-school-volunteer.stml for more information.
Family & Community Involvement Award
The Family & Community Involvement Award is presented to school programs that successfully engage families, communities, and business partners in meaningful school-based activities. Please visit https://www.fldoe.org/schools/family-community/activities-programs/volunteer-community-involvement/the-parent-involvement-award.stml for more information.
Florida School Volunteer Appreciation Month
Florida School Volunteer Appreciation Month, held annually in April, highlights the outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education provided by volunteers in support of Florida’s educators and students.
School volunteers are a vital part of building relationships between schools, parents, community members, and business partners, while adding value to the educational experience of students. From donating time to assist with classroom and school activities to mentoring students, volunteers play a significant role in our schools.
We are grateful to our volunteers who have shown outstanding dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida. When schools and volunteers work together to support learning, everyone benefits.
To highlight Florida's school volunteers, districts and schools are encouraged to share volunteer recognition activities at @EducationFL and tag #FLSchoolsVolunteer.
Quick Links
- Faith-Based and Community-Based Outreach
- Florida Association of Partners in Education (FAPE)
- Florida Education Foundation
- Mentoring and Student Assistance Initiative Grants
Contact
Jennifer Darnell
Program Specialist, Family and Community Engagement
Bureau of Family and Community Outreach
850-245-0080
Jennifer.Darnell@fldoe.org