VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about how you can make a difference.
Classroom Central would not be able to fulfill its mission without the awesome community members who donate their time and talents each year as volunteers. In 2022-2023, 3,666 individuals contributed more than 11,241 hours of their time!
Volunteering at Classroom Central is a fun way to support students and teachers in our region. We can accommodate small corporate groups and adults of all ages and abilities. Scheduling tough? We even have opportunities that allow you to contribute from your home or office. We’re certain you will find the perfect one for you!
To get started and to see a list of specific volunteer opportunities by date, please visit our VOLUNTEER HUB.
Corporate groups, please contact Risa Brandon to schedule your volunteers.
Any questions about volunteer opportunities should be directed to our Volunteer Coordinator, Risa Brandon, (704) 377-1740 ext. 4210
In Person Volunteer Opportunities
Visit our newly renovated office and Free Store and make a difference! There’s a job for everyone and every interest!
Free Store Teacher Shopping | Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-6 p.m. + one Saturday each month from 8:30 a.m. – NoonVolunteer tasks include assisting teachers with check-in/out, loading items into teachers’ vehicles, assisting teachers with shopping, and other tasks as needed. Minimum Age: 16
Mobile Free Store Teacher Shopping | Mondays 2:30-5:30 pm, locations vary. Volunteer tasks include event set up and break down, assisting teachers with check-in / check-out, assisting teachers with shopping, restocking (as necessary), and helping with other tasks as needed. Minimum Age: 18
Stocking / Packing / Assorted Tasks | Monday-Thursday, 9 am-12 Volunteer tasks include prepping products for distribution, stocking store shelves, preparing school supply orders for teachers, and other tasks as needed.
Minimum Age: 18 in the warehouse, 16 in the store
Curbside Pick-Up | Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m.
Volunteer tasks include checking teachers in, directing traffic, loading school supplies into teacher vehicles, and other tasks as needed. Minimum Age: 18
Die-Cutting | Monday-Thursday, 9 am-12 pm
Tasks include cutting out specified shapes with a piece of machinery. Minimum Age: 6
Volunteer to Shop
After volunteering with Classroom Central and meeting specific requirements, the volunteer-to-shop program awards shopping certificates to schools or school personnel. There are two ways to earn shopping certificates:
School Personnel Volunteering: This option requires eligible school personnel (full-time teachers, facilitators, counselors, media specialists, principals, assistant principals, deans, and after-school coordinators) to volunteer 3 hours to earn a shopping certificate. This certificate allows:
- School personnel at eligible schools within our six districts to shop 2x in one month (regular trip plus earned or donated trip)
- School personnel at ineligible schools within our six districts to shop 1x per month (if there is a school rep assigned, they can shop 2 times in one month with a shopping certificate)
- School personnel at schools outside of our six school districts shop 1x per month
Others Volunteering: This option allows corporate groups, civic groups, faith groups, PTA’s, family members, or any other individual to volunteer for 6 hours and donate a shopping trip to a school or eligible school personnel (see above). Group members can combine hours, which may equate to multiple shopping certificates; however, certificates must be used as outlined above.
After a volunteer shift of 6 hours has been completed, shopping certificate(s) can be requested by sending an email to Risa G. Brandon with the school, school personnel’s name (if applicable), school district, email, and date volunteered.
In addition, if you want us to indicate who the certificate is from, please provide that info also (for example, ABC Finance Department). We will send the shopping certificate directly to the recipient/school principal.
Offsite Volunteering for Classroom Central
Why should your company give back?
73% of employees wish their companies would do more to support of social or environmental cause.
3 out of 4 employees want to get involved with their company’s cause-related efforts through company-sponsored days of service.
The 2nd most important driver of employee engagement in the U.S. is an organization’s reputation in the community.
Companies with the highest level of employee engagement see more than a 19% average annual increase in their operating income.