The Bell is Ringing … Will You Answer?

Classroom Grandparent volunteer reunites with an elementary school teacher during an open house event at a Title I school.

As a new school year begins, Classroom Grandparents are returning to local schools ready to encourage, mentor, and support students who need them most. From reuniting with teachers at Open House to preparing backpacks full of school supplies for Readers in Motion students, these caring volunteers are helping children feel confident and excited to learn. With more Title 1 students needing support than ever before, the need for compassionate classroom volunteers continues to grow.

Classroom Grandparents are gearing up to get back into the classrooms this fall! At Oak Grove Elementary’s Open House, Ms. Volpe couldn’t hide her smile or resist a hug when she reunited with Classroom Grandpa Givens. Proof that these volunteers are more than helpers; they’re part of the school family.

Seniors in Service volunteer holding a backpack and school supplies during a backpack stuffing event for local students.

In preparation for the new school year our Classroom Grandparents stuffed over 500 backpacks full of school supplies for our Readers in Motion students, thanks to the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County, helping set them up for success.

The need for caring volunteers has never been more urgent. Hundreds of children in Title 1 classrooms are counting on steady, loving support to build their confidence and reading skills and that’s exactly what our Classroom Grandparents provide.

If you’ve got a little time and a big heart, join us in making a lasting difference in a child’s life this school year.