Volunteer MPS

Volunteers bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm into our schools while assisting teachers, staff, and students. They encourage students and inspire them to reach their potential. Additionally, volunteers experience a sense of fulfillment and pride in helping to improve our schools for everyone in the community.

Volunteer Recognition Luncheon

Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 11:00 - 1:30 at St. Mary's Event Center.

Keynote by Wing Young Huie and presentation of the Betty Jane Reed Award. Register now to reserve your place.

Closing the Achievement Gap


Searching for a way to give back this year? Think about volunteering as a tutor. Each year, about 500 new volunteers are matched with a school through VolunteerMPS. Read more about how tutors help bridge the Achievement Gap in the recent Daily Plant article.

MPS Community Academic Series


The Community Academic Series (CAS) is for those who work with Minneapolis Public School students—as an ALC provider, volunteer, youth worker, afterschool leader or parent—and want to know more about supporting the academic growth of kids. Learn more about CAS and register online.