Volunteer in Our Schools

We welcome volunteers who want to use their skills and resources to help our students succeed. We've got a wide range of volunteer opportunities for you to choose from.

• Tutor students in math and reading 
• Mentor high school students
• Help with administrative tasks
• Beautify our campuses

Process for Becoming a Volunteer

Volunteers who work directly with students on a regular basis are required to complete our clearance process. There are three steps:

1. Download and complete the Volunteer Application.

• Volunteer Application
• Student Volunteer Application
• Volunteer Application (Español)

2. Complete a tuberculosis (TB) test with a physician.

The test must have been taken in the past 12 months and the results must be negative. 

(College/University Student – Request to Waive TB Test)

3. Bring the application, current TB test result and a state issued photo ID to our office where you will be fingerprinted.

We process and fingerprint volunteers on a walk-in basis from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

If you already have active federal security clearance please complete the federal security clearance verification letter in lieu of having DCPS fingerprint you. All volunteers will be supervised by DCPS personnel.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers for Beautification Day or other weekend or one-day service events are not required to complete the clearance process.

Contact Us

1200 First St. NE, Washington, DC 20001 (Directions to Central Office)
Phone: (202) 442-5447
Email: dcpsvolunteers@dc.gov
Central Office is conveniently located one block from the NOMA/Gallaudet (formerly New York Ave) Metro stop on the redline.