Get Involved

Volunteer and be a part of the “Community” in schools to help kids stay in school

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Now placing volunteers with virtual reading, virtual mentoring and school projects for 2020.

 

Heather Adams, Executive Director of Communities in Schools of High Point

heatheradams@cisofhighpoint.org / 336-883-6434

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Becoming a CIS Volunteer is as easy as 1-2-3.

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The FIRST STEP is registering with Guilford County Schools for a free background check at www.gcsvolunteers.com if you have a DMV# and Social Security#, if not we can discuss a supervised volunteer role. 

 

SECOND STEP is to complete the CIS online google volunteer registration and select a volunteer role. 

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Virtual Guest Reader = Classroom Helper

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Virtual Mentoring Moment = Mentor

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School Beautification Projects = CIS Friend 

 

THIRD STEP is to speak with Heather Adams to discuss final placement with a school!

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Volunteer Opportunities & Schools:

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• Breakfast Buddy (K-5)

• Classroom Helper (K-12)

• Lunch Buddy (K-12)

• Mentor (K-12)

• Bilingual Tutor/Mentor (K-12)

• Tutor (K-12)

• GrandPals Reading Together Tutor (2nd and 3rd grade Oct – May)

• Jump Start Reading Tutor (3rd and 4thGrade Feb – May)

• CIS Friend (Proctor tests, provide extra help at events or behind the scenes)

 

 

Elementary Schools – Allen Jay, Fairview, Montlieu, Northwood, and Kirkman Park

Middle Schools – Ferndale and Welborn

High Schools – Andrews and Central