Volunteer Over the Summer
- Do you want to volunteer over the summer?
- Are you age 15 or older?
- Would you like to help prep classroom materials and/or the classroom for the new school year?
We have volunteer opportunities at both a public library and a public elementary school. Choose the date(s) and location(s) that work best for you!
Choose one or choose them all! We’d love to have your help preparing for the new school year.
Prep classroom materials
We are helping kindergarten and first grade. Sample projects:
Bananagrams – Make sure each set has correct tiles and bananas in good shape.
Geometric shapes – Make sure each bag has one of each shape and replace bag, if needed.
Etch-A-Sketch writing tablets – Test batteries, replace those that are weak. Clean each device.
Assemble and staple – wordbooks, dot-to-dots, and more.
2024 location and dates:
Southeast Regional Public Library
10599 Deerwood Park Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32256
- TBD, 10:00am to 3:00pm (5 hours volunteer credit)
- TBD, 10:00am to 3:00pm (5 hours volunteer credit)
- TBD, 10:00am to 3:00pm (5 hours volunteer credit)
- TBD, 10:00am to 3:00pm (5 hours volunteer credit)
Prep classrooms
We are helping kindergarten and first grade. Sample projects:
Chairs – Make sure all chair legs are equipped with clean tennis balls.
Under-seat baskets – Replace any broken baskets and/or ties.
Seat storage sacks – Reinstalled washed seat storage sacks and spray with Scotchguard.
Label each child’s book bin, etc. – The teachers will provide the labels.
2024 location and dates:
Dinsmore Elementary
7126 Civic Club Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32219
- TBD, 8:00am to 3:00pm
(7 hours volunteer credit) - TBD, 10:00am to 3:00pm
(5 hours volunteer credit)
