Volunteer Services

2011-2012 School Year


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Volunteer Opportunities

  • Classroom/School Volunteers

    Volunteers assist in Boise Schools in a variety of ways. You may be able to offer your assistance in the Library, tutoring, mentoring, playground support, lend a hand in the copy room, enrichment projects; each school has their own rewarding opportunities.

    Please contact your desired school directly. If you need help locating a school, click here.

  • THANK-A-TEACHER

    An easy way to help a Boise School District teacher with direct donations for supplies, field trips, or anything they need in their classroom! Donations are tax deductible. Visit: http://www.boiseschoolsfoundation.com

  • School Supplies

    The Boise School Education Foundation is collecting school supplies for students in need. This nonprofit organization works with teachers, counselors and staff around the district and can help put supplies in the right hands. If you'd like to make a financial contribution or donate supplies, contact Shannon Weston, 854.4065; shannon.weston@boiseschools.org

  • S.A.F.E. Fund

    This fund offers small grants to families in need who do not qualify for other assistance. Many times these funds keep a families utilities turned on, medication purchased, food/clothing items. Last year the S.A.F.E. Fund gave more than $40,000 to families in our district. Families are identified through school counselors and funding is provided through the Education Foundation. For more information, please visit the Foundation website or call Shannon Weston, 854.4065.

  • Operation Wish Book

    This nonprofit organization has been operating in the Boise Valley for 20 years. Founded by retired teachers, Operation Wish Book places new books in the hands of children who do not own books. The campaign runs through the fall and books are distributed through the Salvation Army. Books may be dropped off at any local school. Donations will also be accepted. For volunteering opportunities during this event, please contact:

    • Lucy Leavell
      bleav8@yahoo.com
      870-0254
    • Betty Reimann
      breimann65@q.com
      376-8687

Volunteer Application

Please complete a volunteer application form and submit it to the school where you are seeking volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Applicants must review the following Boise School District Policies: