Email: volunteers@bcps.k12.md.us
Learn more: Family and Community Engagement
Volunteers are integral to student success and a huge part of our school community. There are many ways to engage as a volunteer with City Schools. Check out what volunteer opportunities we have available in our Partners in Education (PIE) portal. Don’t see your school of interest, reach out! Thank you for your interest in supporting our students and school communities!
Type of Volunteer | Key Information | Sample Activities |
|---|---|---|
Supervised | School Staff is always present. | Guest speaker/reader, chaperone (educational day trips), science fair judge. |
Indirectly Supervised | School staff is sometimes present. | Mentor, tutor, coach, chaperone (overnight or foreign travel) |
No student contact | Services will be completed when students are not present. | Saturday clean-up, administration headquarters projects. |
Frequent (Supervised & Unsupervised) | In the school more than four times a month. | Lunch aides, recess support, and after-school club leads. |
Screening Requirements
Type of Volunteer | Sex Offender Registry (SOR) check | Fingerprinting |
|---|---|---|
Supervised (infrequent) | Yes | No |
Supervised (frequent) | Yes | Yes |
Indirectly Supervised (infrequent) | Yes | Yes |
Indirectly Supervised (frequent) | Yes | Yes |
No Student Contact | Yes | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
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A Slice of the PIE Newsletter |
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