Become a Volunteer in a Rochester City School today.

The Office of Family and Community Engagement assists in the acceleration of student achievement by cultivating and maintaining supportive partnerships between schools and the Rochester community. We know our community has a lot to offer students through assisting with time and resources as volunteers and mentors. We are happy to have you as a partner and look forward to connecting you with one of our schools today!

Virtual Volunteering
There is also a virtual volunteering option available. Virtual volunteers will need access to a computer/laptop with a camera. For more information, please contact KelliMonique.Briggs@RCSDK12.ORG.

How do I get started?

There are 5 steps to becoming a volunteer:

Complete the Volunteer Application (electronically or by mail) below

Background and Reference Check

Attend a mandatory 1-hour In-Person or Virtual Volunteer Orientation Session

Assignment to a school/program (based on volunteer skill set and individual school needs)

What sort of volunteer needs are there?

Needs vary from school to school but most students are in need of additional attention or support with their education. An adult can make an incredible difference in the life of a student or a whole school community.

Apply Online Now >

(This process takes about 10 minutes to complete)

Apply by mail, phone, or email:

Download a copy of our Volunteer form (En Español)

Return to:
Office of School Partnerships and Community Partnerships
Rochester City School District, 131 W. Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614
Phone: 585-262-8329 | Email: KelliMonique.Briggs@RCSDK12.ORG

Thanks again for your interest in volunteering in the Rochester City School District.

Applicants for East Upper & Lower School: As our EPO partner, University of Rochester and East High have their own own process for volunteer requests. Please visit their online application to apply today.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. NYS CR Part #154 requires the District to provide communications to ELL families in the home language that they best understand. In order to request interpretation or translation services, employees may visit www.rcsdk12.org/translationservices. For emergencies or immediate communication needs, please use the Language Line at 1-866-874-3972. School secretaries in each school or program can provide the access code for this service.