UCPS Volunteer Services
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We appreciate your interest in becoming a volunteer with Union County Public Schools. We are pleased that you are joining us to donate your time, talent and resources to support our schools. Please review the following instructions for approved and new volunteers.
Volunteer Process
If you would like to become a volunteer for Union County Public Schools, complete a volunteer application. Once your application is submitted, you will receive an automated email correspondence instructing you to confirm your email address and an automated email when your application is approved or denied. Please contact the school coordinator if you have any questions about your registration approval.
The Union County Board of Education policies govern the work of volunteers in the schools and in the screening process that must be utilized. These policies are BOE Policy 6-4 Screening of School Volunteers and UCPS Volunteer Program Administrative Guidelines.
If you have questions about becoming a volunteer, contact James Kennedy.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
- Classroom Assistant
- Parent Organizations
- Sponsor a school-based program or initiative
- Career-day speakers
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Become a Read with U volunteer and share the love of reading with a first- or second-grade student. UCPS is recruiting volunteers to read with students in person for 30 minutes each week. Your time, commitment and support will help students develop a love for reading and become more confident.
Get Started!
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Become a Read with U Volunteer
To get started:
- Complete a volunteer application.
- If you were an approved volunteer during the 2023-2024 school year, please renew your status.
- Once your application is approved, the school’s volunteer coordinator will contact you with information about training, schedules, etc.
- Read with your student for at least 30 minutes once a week during the school year.
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Participating Schools
- Benton Heights Elementary
Volunteer Coordinators: Lisette Vivas and Christi Hulsey - East Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Lizette D'Amico and Carlita Ramos - Indian Trail Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Holly Weaver - Marshville Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Brittany Traywick - Porter Ridge Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Aimee Kahler - Rock Rest Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Judy Ames - Rocky River Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Lucy Cifre - Sardis Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Josephine Maness - Shiloh Valley Primary
Volunteer Coordinator: Mia Harmon - Union Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Jennifer Deaton - Walter Bickett Elementary
Volunteer Coordinator: Dr. Gina Chisum - Wingate Elementary
Volunteer Coordinators: Deanna White and Marianela Baumer
- Benton Heights Elementary