Volunteers Enhance the Learning Environment in DCSD
Our volunteer programs extend and enrich educational programs by making available talents and resources of business persons, civic organization members, retirees, parents and friends, to enhance school and District goals, promote positive school/community relationships, and provide a positive, safe growing environment for our students.
Community Volunteer Program
Research tells us that when schools work together with families to support learning, children tend to succeed not just in school, but also throughout life. Citizens in Douglas County donate many hours to improve the educational experience for students. The Douglas County School District facilitates several programs to integrate schools with community members.
**Please note: If you wish to volunteer in DCSD schools you must have a valid Colorado Driver's license. (DCSD follows Colorado DMV requirements: you may use your out-of-state driver's license for the first 30 days after moving. After this time, however, you must have a valid CO driver's license.) If you're active duty military that has been stationed in Colorado, you may use your military ID.
Download Community Volunteer Application
Douglas County Spellbinders ® Storytellers share the rich oral tradition of tales that teach and enchant. Spellbinders’ Storytellers tell stories to kids of all ages. Working with teachers, volunteer storytellers enhance literacy, stimulate imagination and broaden multicultural understanding.
A Spellbinders ® Storyteller:
- Learns many types of stories (fables, folktales, and fairytales).
- Has access to extensive collections of stories and online resources.
- Voluntarily tells stories on a regular self-chosen schedule to students of Douglas County schools.
- Shares information and develops relationships with teachers, students, and other storytellers.
- Has opportunities to tell at community events, libraries, museums, camps and festivals.
- Receives plentiful training and support.
For more information about Douglas County Spellbinders and upcoming training classes, contact:
www.spellbinders.org Spellbinders® is an award winning 501 (c ) (3) non-profit organization that enhances literacy, develops character and builds intergenerational community