Volunteer in Paradise
Volunteer in Paradise (VIP), an award-winning program that invites members of the community to support students by providing one-on-one and small-group tutoring in reading and math. Supporting high expectations, academic achievement, and a culture of growth.
VIPs partner with teachers to provide student support in areas like reading and math instruction. Students in the program receive in-person or virtual academic support from dedicated VIP tutors during the school day or after school. These VIPs, who make a meaningful difference in a child’s education, receive a minimum of eight hours of training.
Do you have a passion for giving back? Are you interested in helping students succeed? If so, the Volunteer in Paradise program is for you.
PVSchools is looking for dedicated, high-quality volunteers who are seeking meaningful opportunities to make a difference.
Our volunteers;
- Work one-on-one or with small groups of students in pre-k through 12th grade with tutoring.
- Mentor middle and high school students to support their academic and social growth.
- Teach English as a second language to parents
- Chaperone classroom field trips and more
We will provide detailed information about our schools and VIP volunteer responsibilities. We will also allow ample time to answer questions. If you are ready to make a commitment at the conclusion of our one-hour presentation, our Human Resources technicians will help you complete the paperwork and fingerprinting at that time. If you still require a little more time to think things over, we can arrange for you to complete the fingerprint background check process at a later date.
PAWs in Paradise
These volunteers share their certified therapy dogs with students and staff members. Therapy dogs are matched with a teacher to visit a classroom to enrich the student learning experience.
VIP College Corps
College students enrolled in education courses at PVCC and NAU receive credit for the service-learning and practicum hours they earn while interning in PVSchools. They also gain valuable education field experience by tutoring elementary students needing extra support.
Frequently Asked Questions
- To which school will I be assigned?
- I have a fingerprint card. Will I still need to be fingerprinted?
- I was fingerprinted when I volunteered for another school/nonprofit. Will I need to be fingerprinted again?
- Is there a charge for fingerprinting?
- What will I learn in training?
- How is ongoing support provided once I begin work in a school?
- Will schools participating in the VIP program continue to use parent volunteers?
