College for Kids offers volunteering opportunities for motivated students ages 14 and up.
At the end of the program, each volunteer will receive an official certificate documenting the number of hours he or she has spent volunteering. This certificate may be used towards community service requirements for National Honor Society, Girl or Boy Scouts, Key Club, or similar programs. Volunteer experience is also a positive addition to your college application and valued by college admissions. Volunteers at College for Kids will also receive a free t-shirt for their weeks volunteering for the program.
Many College for Kids students decide to become volunteers once they are old enough. Some of our volunteers have even moved on to hold paid summer jobs with College for Kids.
Volunteer Duties
Volunteers will be expected to assist course instructors with supervising students, signing students in or out, bringing classes for breaks, and helping to make sure the class runs smoothly. Volunteers can enjoy the benefits of a class while helping out – all for free! We expect our volunteers to behave maturely and responsibly, and above all to demonstrate the ability to work with children in a classroom setting.
Volunteers may earn additional volunteer hours outside of class by assisting the on-site coordinator supervise students during drop-off (8:00-8:30am), lunch (12:00-1:00pm), and pick-up (4:30-5:00pm.) Volunteers staying for the full day should remember to bring a lunch with them.
Due to the nature of their responsibilities involving children, volunteers ages 16 and older will be required to complete a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) form that will be provided by the program.
How to Volunteer
To apply, fill out the CFK Volunteer Application
You may sign up to volunteer for up to four courses (one per time slot). We will do our best to place you in your top class choices, but we cannot guarantee that you will receive all of your choices. If volunteer positions fill up, you will be added to a waitlist and will be contacted should a position become available.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Brandon at (413) 572-8033 or bfredette@westfield.ma.edu
