Volunteer
Whether you have a lot of time to give, or a little, our students need you! If you believe that every child deserves a chance to succeed, and that barriers are no match for a committed community of support, check out our volunteer options at SparkWheel!
One-Time Involvement
One-time volunteers participate in events that only occur during one day. Volunteer work could be just a couple of hours to the full day depending on the event. Examples include resource fairs, career fairs, college exploration days, school carnivals/events, parent-teacher conferences, cultural fairs, community service days, public speaking and so much more.
Episodic Involvement
Episodic volunteers give their time when they can throughout the school year by volunteering at various one-day events.
Ongoing Involvement
Ongoing volunteers commit to a term of service with the organization. Service terms also vary in length of commitment based on the volunteer role. Examples include tutoring, mentoring, facilitator of groups, presenters, and more.
Get Involved!
Contact our Program office to discuss the best way you can volunteer for SparkWheel.
DATA FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2022-2023
452
Volunteers engaged
2,285
Volunteer hours
36,655
Students served
23
Communities served
71
Schools served
“I volunteer with Communities In Schools of Mid-America because it allows me to be a part of my college town community and make a difference in the youth. My personal impact at Walnut Elementary School has been empowering young students to make a difference as a leader and role model in their life like others had done for me when I was younger. I keep going back to Walnut Elementary School as a volunteer because I was in most of these students' shoes so it allows me to be transparent with the students and empower them to choose more in their life when they ask about higher education, life, and recess. It really makes a difference in the long run and allows the student to look back and have a good memory of someone making a difference in their life at a young age. My favorite memory was my first day of lunch buddies. I remember walking in and my buddy was so excited to see me and he didn't even know who I was and he still was so excited with the biggest smile on his face!”
Kyler Dixon
Volunteer
Walnut Elementary School