Community Schools Philadelphia

Sign up for a Community Schools Volunteer Orientation

Community Schools are a partnership among the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, and school communities to remove barriers to learning and support the success of each student. There are currently 20 Community Schools located throughout the city and include elementary, middle, and high schools.

This orientation is meant for individual volunteers. For questions about programmatic aspects of Community Schools, email [email protected].

The Office of Children and Families oversees several programs that offer volunteer opportunitites. Please review the event description to ensure that you are connecting with the right program.

If you have NOT yet filled out our volunteer intake form, please submit your interest form here.

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Community Schools Grocery Giveaway Volunteer Orientation July 29, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Zoom-Virtual Our Community Schools order grocery staples for delivery to their schools for students, families, and community members. 16 of our schools have an in-school food pantry and 10 of our schools host weekly grocery giveaways. This orientation goes over volunteer guidelines as well as tips for customer service and food safety. We will also make time to go over paperwork requirements as well.

Philly Reading Coaches Volunteer Orientation August 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET Zoom-Virtual PHILLY READING COACHES (PRC) is a program that combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s children. Today's orientation will give volunteers an overview of the program and tips on how to be a reading coach!

Philly Reading Coaches Volunteer Orientation August 7, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET Zoom-Virtual PHILLY READING COACHES (PRC) is a program that combines early reading support, access to books, and community volunteers to boost reading skills for our city’s children. Today's orientation will give volunteers an overview of the program and tips on how to be a reading coach!