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What are Community Schools?
What are Community Schools?
Community Schools are a partnership among the City of Philadelphia, the School District of Philadelphia, and school communities to remove barriers to learning and support the success of each student.
The long-term goal of Community Schools is to ensure that every student graduates college- and career-ready, and that communities are healthy, safe, hopeful, and supportive.
In each Community School, a Community School Coordinator supports strategic partnerships and programs that promote wellness, stability, and learning opportunities for students, families, and neighbors.
School Locations
School Locations
There are 20 Community Schools located across the city.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Fill out our interest form and review the volunteer requirements. If you have any questions one of our orientations. Don't see an upcoming orientation? Watch the recording below for our Grocery Giveaway or Philly Reading Coaches programs.
The opportunities below are meant for individual volunteers. Learn more about group opportunities here. Please note Philly Reading Coaches does not take one-time group volunteers.
Grocery Giveaways
Grocery Giveaways
Learn how our Community Schools in Philadelphia are tackling food insecurity head-on with programs, such as our Grocery Giveaways and in-school food pantries. Our volunteer orientation goes over our program goals, food safety protocols, and customer service best practices.
Philly Reading Coaches
Philly Reading Coaches
[New Presentation Coming Soon]
Philly Reading Coaches is an afterschool program that works by pairing trained volunteers with Kindergarten through 3rd grade students. Volunteers help provide fun and child-guided reading experiences that help build reading skills and motivation.
Each Community School has specific needs, which is determined by the school administration, Community Schools Coordinator, and current partners. For inquires about programmatic partnerships, email CommSchools@phila.gov.
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