The Davenport Community Schools Volunteer Office wants you to feel comfortable and prepared for your volunteer experience.

In partnership with Iowa State University Scott County Extension Office and the Quad Cities Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, we are pleased to provide a series of volunteer training modules to support volunteerism in our schools.

Training Modules

• coming soon

For more information on how to participate in these trainings please contact the Volunteer Office at 336-5028.

In addition, here are other sites regarding volunteerism:

• The National Mentoring Organization - The National Mentoring Partnership is an advocate for the expansion of mentoring and a resource for mentors and mentoring initiatives nationwide.
• The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service - This site connects you to the State of Iowa and their resources on volunteering.  If you are an AmeriCorps volunteer, this sight allows you to access information on other AmeriCorps projects around the state.
• Quad Cities RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) - RSVP (a national volunteer program) provides seniors with the opportunity to volunteer using skills and talents developed over a lifetime, or explore new interests and goals at the non-profit agency of their choice.
• Quad Cities DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies)
• Corporation for Community and National Service - Organization overseeing AmeriCorps, SeniorCorps, & Learn and Serve America.
• ARC (American Red Cross) of the Quad Cities
• Points of Light Foundation - Created in 1990 in Washington, D.C., Points of Light is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization set up to engage more people effectively in volunteer community service to help solve serious social programs. (Volunteer programs in all 50 states).
• Educational Research and Improvement Center (E.R.I.C.) - E.R.I.C. has been serving the needs of parents and teachers for over 40 years.  This clearinghouse on Reading, English and Communication is dedicated to providing educational materials, services, and coursework to everyone interested in the language arts.
• America's Promise - America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth, led by retired General Colin L. Powell, is mobilizing people from every sector of American life to build the character and competence of our nation's youth. 
• Family Friendly Schools - Family Friendly Schools  is committed to helping schools establish a culture that promotes shared responsibilities for the academic achievement of all students.

 

"The end of all education should surely be service to others."
-Cesar Chavez