Volunteer with Us
Connecting the Community to our Schools
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Directions to signup: click the button, scroll to the bottom of the signup page, check the box beside the event you’re interested in, choose “apply,” and provide a bit of information about yourself. Sign-in is not required, though you’re welcome to create an account in our constituent portal for easier signup in the future.
Evening To Shine (2-11-25)
Our annual scholarship fundraiser and celebration of the arts in Durham Public Schools hosted at the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). Volunteers help setup throughout the day and during the event.
Crayons2Calculators
Weekly on Tuesdays and Thursday from 11:30-1:30 come pack school supplies for DPS teachers and their classrooms. Want to increase your Impact? Host a school supply drive on campus for Crayons2Calculators
DayS Of Service
Join us as we come together to serve our local public schools. School locations to be announced soon.
March 10 - Traditional Calendar Teacher Workday
April 21 - Year Round Calendar Teacher Workday
SCHOLARSHIP Review committee (March/April 2025)
Be part of the team that awards scholarships to deserving students and grants to amazing educators! Volunteers score applicants using a provided rubric; typically no more than 10 total hours.
FAFSA Navigator
We are supporting DPS seniors and families at FAFSA Completion Events to ensure they have what they need to complete this important college-going step. Sign up to get trained and then we’ll coordinate with you to help at an upcoming event.
Engage and Make an Impact
Why volunteer with DPSF?
Connect with our public schools - the bedrock of our community!
Support the amazing work of our teachers, staff, and administrators
Influence the movement to champion and defend public schools
Celebrate the people and places that make each school unique
Honor the ways YOUR educational experiences shaped you
Schools We’ve Served so far with our Days of Service!
Fayetteville Street Elementary
CC Spaulding Elementary
George Watts Elementary
Durham School of Technology
City of Medicine Academy
Lakewood Elementary
Hope Valley Elementary
Parkwood Elementary
Brogden Middle School
Volunteers Come from Everywhere
There’s no one-size-fits all description of a volunteer
They come from across the community to make an impact in our schools.
Types of Volunteers
Types of Volunteering
We partner with the district to best utilize our volunteers
Some opportunities require a full background screening and others that are coordinated through us require a simplified approval and training.
Volunteer Opportunity Types
How to Signup
Explore our volunteer opportunities and signup for those that you’re interested in. To see a list of all current volunteer opportunities, simply scroll to the bottom of the signup page - there’s no need to filter the projects.
Sign-in is not required, though you’re welcome to create an account in our constituent portal for easier signup in the future.
DPSF volunteer opportunities don’t require any direct student supervision and are coordinated by the Foundation. You’ll be required to sign a waiver before participating.
Having trouble? Review these directions.
Signup through the Durham Public Schools System to work in a school during the school day and/or directly with students. DPS volunteer opportunities require a full background screening and are coordinated directly with schools.
To learn more about volunteer opportunities email us at volunteer@bullcityschools.org