Community Engagement
We engage with the community to better understand the needs of schools and families. We share learning and best practices by creating opportunities for connections between families and schools.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering at school can provide numerous benefits for you and the school community. Here are some reasons why you might consider volunteering at school:
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Help the school: Volunteering at school can help support the school community and contribute to its success.
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Build relationships: Volunteering at school can help you build relationships with teachers, staff, and other parents or caregivers.
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Make a difference: Volunteering at school can give you the satisfaction of making a positive difference in the lives of students and the school community. Even small acts of kindness and support can have a significant impact.
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Set a positive example: By volunteering at school, you can set a positive example for children and other community members. You can demonstrate the value of giving back and helping others.
Our School Communities have great volunteer opportunities all year long, from helping at field trips, and events, and interpreting at parent-teacher conferences. Take a look:
Parent Teacher Conferences
SCHOOL: Hoover & Garfield
HELP WITH: Interpretation and translation
DATE: March 20th - March 24th
TIME: 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Family Math Night
SCHOOL: Taft
HELP WITH: setup& cleanup
DATE: Thursday, March 30th
TIME: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Family Literacy Night
SCHOOL: Hoover
HELP WITH: various areas
DATE: Friday, March 24th
TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Hoover Talent Show
SCHOOL: Hoover
HELP WITH: various areas
DATE: Friday, March 31st
TIME: 5:00 - 7:00 pm
Equity Summit
Redwood City Education Foundation will host a thought-provoking panel discussion on the importance of equity and inclusion in our local schools and communities. They will examine the unmet needs of RCSD students and explore possibilities for how the whole community can work together to address those needs. This event provides a unique opportunity for local leaders and concerned community members to join an important conversation and learn strategies to support our local students. Attendees will leave inspired by the work already done to address educational equity in Redwood City and motivated to become part of the solution.
DATE: April 25, 2023 | 9:00 - 11:00 AM
LOCATION: CZI Community Space, 801 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City.