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Volunteer Opportunities

We are excited to have you as a volunteer in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. The District’s vision is “Every Learner. Future Ready.” and as a volunteer, you can help make that possible.

Volunteers work in every aspect of school operations, from classroom helpers and one-on-one mentors to organizing and manning special events and extracurricular activities.

Use the button below to find your volunteer opportunities based on your availability. We hope you will find it helpful and sign up to volunteer soon.


If you have any questions, feel welcome to contact your school’s volunteer program contact or the District Volunteer Services Office.

Find your building volunteer program contact here.


America Reads: Reading is Contagious

America Reads is a national challenge to improve literacy in elementary school-age children. Metro area school districts will celebrate the importance of reading during the month of October. The reading dates for 2024 are October 17th for Marion Independent and Xavier Catholic Schools, and October 18th for Cedar Rapids, College, and Linn-Mar Community Schools.

America Reads Flyer 2024

The sign up for America Reads has been disabled for this year.

If you are still interested in reading please contact the school directly for any available reading times.


Volunteer Program Policy and Screening Process Procedure



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Volunteer Services

District Volunteer Services