Volunteer with AAPS: Here's how
- View the types of options available
- Complete the Volunteer Application get started
- Clear a background check, submit your vaccine information and complete an orientation.
- Once you complete the onboarding, you will be able to view and sign up for specific opportunities
- Once you have selected an opportunity, you will be notified once a match is made.
I would like to volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
AAPS Classroom Assistant Volunteer
Primary Purpose
As a Classroom Assistant you will make a positive difference by building relationships and supporting students. You will work with a classroom teacher to support students in a variety of ways, from encouraging social interactions, to playing games, to helping students practice their learning.
Tasks May Include
- Relationship Building: Building relationships with students is the most important part of your role!
- Supporting Classroom Activities and Routines: Help the teacher with classroom activities, including preparing and organization materials, helping students with transitions, and more.
- Working with Students to Practice Skills: Engage students in structured activities and/or help students practice skills.
- Playing Games and Supporting Student Activities: Have fun with students through playing games and engaging in activities with students.
- Encouragement & Motivation: Offer positive reinforcement to help students stay engaged in activities.
- Social Engagement and Peer Interaction Support: Help facilitate positive student interactions during group work and games.
Ideal for volunteers who…
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Enjoy interacting with children.
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Want to serve as a positive adult role model for AAPS students through volunteering at an AAPS school or schools.
- Seek an introduction to the field of education and are interested in a possible career in the field.
- Seek to gain professional experience assisting teachers and working with students.
Time Commitment
Time commitment varies from at least once a week for 3 months to a more flexible schedule. See specific role for the time commitment requirement.
Volunteer Screening, Onboarding and Placement Process
- Complete an application in Better Impact
- Complete the onboarding process: 1. AAPS orientation and quiz and 2. Clear the background check.
- Once you complete your onboarding, you will be able to sign up for opportunities or will be assigned to a school by your volunteer coordinator.
- Once you sign up for an opportunity, you will receive an email intro between you and your contact.
- You and your contact will determine your schedule, supervision and specfic placement details.
- You and your AAPS contact are required to complete the Volunteer/Educator agreement during an initial meeting or early on in your placement.
- At any time, you may be asked to end your volunteer placement if you violate the volunteer code of conduct or are not a good fit for the role.
**This is a general description of this role. Please read the opportunity you are interested in for specific details.**
Math Support Volunteer
Overview
Elementary Math Support Volunteers engage students in targeted math games/activities that reinforce foundational mathematical skills and support students’ development of a positive math identity.
Middle ane High School Math Support Volunteers will help students better understand and engage with the Math Lesson and assignments.
Elementary Math Support Volunteers work with identified Elementary School students on specific math activities as directed by a Building Math Coach or other AAPS staff member. You will work with individual students or small groups of students in 15 - 20 minute intervals over the course of your volunteer shift.
Every Elementary Math Support Volunteer will receive additional training specific to their role prior to volunteering.
Required:
- As an Elementary Math Support Volunteer, you must participate in a required online 30-40 minute Math Support Volunteer training prior to volunteering.
- Interest and/or experience volunteering with children
- Proficiency in basic elementary or high school math
- Able to commit to volunteering at least 1 day a week for at least 3 months during the AAPS school day (9 am - 4 pm).
Ideal for volunteers who…
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Enjoy interacting with children.
- Are interested in working 1:1 or in small groups with students to support their understanding and love of math.
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Want to serve as a positive adult role model for AAPS students through volunteering at an AAPS school or schools.
- Seek an introduction to the field of education and is interested in a possible career in the field.
Learn more here: Math Support Volunteer Position Description
Academic Support Volunteer
Overview
As an Academic support volunteer, you will work with students on their school work as directed by an AAPS staff member.
Proficiency in an academic subject is required for this role.
Required:
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Interest and/or experience volunteering with children.
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Proficiency in an academic subject applicable to the opportunity, including but not limited to English, math, science, social studies, and writing.
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Able to commit to volunteering at least 1 day a week for at least 3 months during the AAPS school day (9 am - 4 pm).
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Prior experience teaching, tutoring, or providing academic support to K-12 students.
Ideal for volunteers who…
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Want to help students achieve academic goals.
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Want to gain experience in the education field or apply existing experience.
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Have a firm grasp of the selected activities' subject matter (grade level and subject).
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Are comfortable guiding students through assignments.
Learn more about this role: Academic Support Volunteer
Apply for Academic Support opportunities here.
Bilingual Student Support Volunteer
Overview
Bilingual Student Support Volunteers provide a positive adult role model to AAPS English Language Learner (ELL) students.
Students being supported need additional assistance with school work and/or an additional adult who speaks the student’s native language. Tasks can include help with assignments, literacy support, social engagement, math support, assistance during recess, lunchtime, and more. You may also be assigned to support a newcomer to our country.
Required:
- Must be fluent in a language other than English that matches the language of the student(s) you are working with.
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Interest and/or experience volunteering with children.
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Able to commit to volunteering at least 1 day a week for at least 3 months during the AAPS school day (9 am - 4 pm)
Ideal for volunteers who…
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Want to help ELL students achieve academic goals
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Want to gain experience or share past experience in the education field working specifically with ELL students
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If interested in working with MS or HS students, is proficient in an academic subject, including but not limited to English, math, science, social studies, and/or writing.
English Language Learner (ELL) Student Support Volunteer
Overview:
ELL Student Support Volunteers provide a positive adult role model to AAPS English Language Learner (ELL) students who need additional assistance with school work and/or additional social engagement.
Tasks can include homework help, literacy support, math support, social support, and more. The type of support will depend on the need of the student and the expertise of the volunteer. You may also work with students who are newcomers to our country.
Required...
- Interest in working with English Language Learners
- Able to commit to at least 1 hour a week for at least 3 months.
Ideal for volunteers who…
- Have interest or experience working with English Language Learners
- If interested in working with Middle School or High School Students, are proficient in an academic subject, including but not limited to English, math, science, social studies, and/or writing.
Library Support Volunteer
Overview
As a Library Support Volunteer, you will provide an extra set of hands to an AAPS librarian in the Media Center of a school.
Your primary role is to be a positive role model for AAPS students. Library support tasks can include collecting books from the school building, checking in books, reshelving books, helping students find books, preparing for check out, checking out books to students, creating book and showcase displays, and more.
Required:
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Interest and/or experience volunteering with children.
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Ability to interface with online catalog with instruction from a librarian.
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Proficiency in the English alphabet and numerical system.
- Ability to volunteer at minimum once a week for at least 3 months.
Ideal for volunteers who…
- Have an interest in working in a school setting.
- Love organization and books!
- Possess artistic skills for display creation.
- Have experience or seeks experience in library sciences.
Lunchtime/Recess Support Volunteer
Overview
As a Lunchtime/Recess support volunteer, you will supervise students at playtime and lunchtime, helping to maintain a harmonious atmosphere and manage conflicts.
Lunchtime/Recess support tasks can include organizing games and activities, helping students transition from lunch to recess, assisting staff and students during the lunch period, and other tasks as needed. The type of assistance you will provide will depend on the needs of the school(s), your experience and skills, and the interests of the AAPS contact.
Required:
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Interest and/or experience volunteering with children.
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Ability to model positive social behavior to the students.
- Availability during the lunch/recess period from approximately 11:00 am-1:15 pm at least 1 day a week.
Ideal for volunteers who…
- Have experience volunteering with children.
- Have experience mentoring students.
- Have experience as a camp counselor or similar position.
- Are willing to commit to volunteering at least 1 days per week during the lunchtime/recess period (11:00am-1:15pm)
Mission Statement
The Ann Arbor Public Schools serves over 17,000 students through 19 elementary schools, 2 K-8 schools, 5 middle schools, 5 high schools, a preschool center, the A2 Virtual Academy, and the Rec & Ed Department that reaches people from birth to forever. Our mission is to ensure each student realizes his or her aspirations while advancing the common good, by creating a world-class system of innovative teaching and learning.
To learn more, check out a2schools.org or news.a2schools.org, follow the district on Facebook at Ann Arbor Public Schools, on Twitter @A2Schools check out the Ann Arbor Public Schools YouTube Channel, or see our schools' websites.
