How to Volunteer

Throughout the Davenport Community Schools, volunteers are supporting our libraries, offices, classrooms, and special events in various capacities. Many  volunteers are tutors, volunteering during the normal school day, aiding those children who need a little extra.

There are a few basic ways for you to get more involved in the Davenport Schools through volunteerism. (1) Contact the school at which you wish to volunteer directly, or (2) contact our Volunteer Office at (563) 336-5028 to discuss volunteer opportunities and school sites, or (3) working directly through existing the PTA, PTO or other parent organization at your school. 

The Volunteer Office assists with volunteer efforts throughout the district, working with many community agencies in Davenport and Scott County to recruit, train and celebrate the many volunteers that contribute to the enrichment of our children.

Volunteers interested in joining a Parent Teacher Association/Organization should contact their school to determine whether the school has a chapter.  Volunteers interested in joining their school’s PTA can contact any of the officers in the Davenport School’s PTA Council.

In addition, here are other sites regarding volunteerism:

• The National Mentoring Organization - The National Mentoring Partnership is an advocate for the expansion of mentoring and a resource for mentors and mentoring initiatives nationwide.
• The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service - This site connects you to the State of Iowa and their resources on volunteering.  If you are an AmeriCorps volunteer, this sight allows you to access information on other AmeriCorps projects around the state.
• Quad Cities RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) - RSVP (a national volunteer program) provides seniors with the opportunity to volunteer using skills and talents developed over a lifetime, or explore new interests and goals at the non-profit agency of their choice.
• Quad Cities DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies)
• Corporation for Community and National Service - Organization overseeing AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps, & Learn and Serve America.
• ARC (American Red Cross) of the Quad Cities
• Points of Light Foundation - Created in 1990 in Washington, D.C., Points of Light is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization set up to engage more people effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social programs. (Volunteer programs in all 50 states).
• Educational Research and Improvement Center (E.R.I.C.) - E.R.I.C. has been serving the needs of parents and teachers for over 40 years.  This clearinghouse on Reading, English and Communication is dedicated to providing educational materials, services, and coursework to everyone interested in the language arts.
• America's Promise - America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, led by retired General Colin L. Powell, is mobilizing people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth. 
• Family Friendly Schools - Family Friendly Schools  is committed to helping schools establish a culture that promotes shared responsibilities for thr academic achievement of all students.