Volunteer Programs

The Boise School Volunteer Program coordinates the recruitment, training, and placement of volunteers in the classroom. There are currently over 10,000 volunteers contributing 300,000 hours annually in our District. Volunteers from all walks of life - college students, senior citizens, parents, and patrons, share one common interest - our children.

Volunteers have an opportunity to give of themselves as they help children learn and grow. An integral part of promoting successful schools and confident students, volunteers use their various talents while learning valuable new skills.

Our Mission:
As advocates of children in partnership with schools, parents, community, and business, we support the educational process with time and resources to promote student success.

• Volunteer Opportunities
• Operation Wish Book - Founded by retired Boise teachers in 1990, Operation Wish Book provides new books to needy Idaho families during the holidays. Often these are the only books these children own. Volunteers assist with collecting, sorting and distributing books during the month of December.
• Adopt a Classroom - Don't have time to volunteer? You can contribute directly to your child's teacher/classroom through the Boise Education Foundation's "Adopt a Classroom" program.
• Curriculum Enhancement
• Volunteer Coordinators Site

Boise Volunteers Advisory Council

Volunteers have been working within the Boise School District for more than 30 years. Thousands of hours of service are given to our students every year. The Boise Advisory Council consists of members of the community who have volunteered at their children’s schools for numerous years. These volunteers continue to serve by assisting volunteer coordinators at each site, developing curriculum enhancement, and training volunteers.

2009-2010 Advisory Council Members:
Laurie Anderson
Karry Fischer
Nadine Veibell

"The Boise School District is special for so many reasons, not the least of which is the tireless dedication and commitment of our District's valuable volunteers. The Boise School Volunteer Program works because of the support and caring attitude of 8,000 individuals. Each and every school day, these volunteers graciously share their time, talent and energy to help our children. It is because of their volunteer efforts that the Boise School District performs so well on any measurement of success."

Dr. Ed Davis, Former Superintendent

Boise School Volunteer Programs 8169 W. Victory Rd. Boise, ID 83709 Phone (208) 854-4041 Fax (208) 854-4004 E-mail: