Volunteers are the heart of our organization, bringing passion, expertise, and dedication to our educational programs and initiatives.
By volunteering with CJ PRENTISS Education Resource Center, you’ll have the opportunity to directly impact the lives of young people, contribute to educational excellence, and help strengthen our community.
Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to make a more sustained commitment, we have volunteer opportunities that can fit your schedule and interests.
Explore the various ways you can contribute your time and talents to support our mission.
Work one-on-one or with small groups of youth in our Rites of Passage program, providing guidance, support, and positive role modeling.
Share your expertise by leading educational workshops on topics like career development, financial literacy, technology skills, or other areas of interest.
Assist with supervision and engagement during educational field trips, college visits, and experiential learning opportunities throughout the year.
Help with office tasks, database management, communications, event planning, and other behind-the-scenes work that keeps our programs running smoothly.
Represent our organization at community events, assist with fundraising activities, and help spread the word about our programs and services.
Provide academic support to students in various subject areas, helping with homework, test preparation, and building study skills.
When you volunteer with CJ PRENTISS Education Resource Center, you’ll gain much more than you give.
See the direct impact of your efforts as you help young people develop skills, confidence, and a vision for their future.
Meet like-minded individuals who share your passion for education and community development.
Gain experience in mentoring, leadership, communication, and program development through our structured volunteer opportunities.
Receive volunteer service documentation, letters of recommendation, and recognition for your contributions.
To ensure we provide a safe, positive environment for the youth we serve, we have the following general requirements for all volunteers:
Volunteers must be at least 18 years old for most positions. Limited opportunities may be available for volunteers ages 16-17 with parental consent.
All volunteers who work directly with youth must pass a criminal background check. We'll provide instructions during the application process.
All volunteers must complete an orientation session and any role-specific training required for their position.
We ask that volunteers commit to a minimum time period based on their role to provide consistency for our programs and participants.