Opportunities From: Kansas City Public Schools

Parents and guardians are especially welcome to volunteer as classroom assistants or observers in their child's classroom. Teachers and school administrators are responsible for assigning specific duties or providing space for observations to occur in a manner that does not interfere with teaching and learning. Classroom volunteers must complete the standard registration and background check required of all volunteers with the district.

Kansas City Public Schools establishes an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with local community organizations to create and offer services that build the capacity of our schools. Volunteers with these organizations may have duties assigned by program coordinators and may have requirements that extend beyond the district's standard volunteer requirements. 

Chaperones are volunteers who agree to accompany and assist staff on school-sponsored field trips. Chaperones provide additional adult supervision and ensure a safe and well-supervised learning experience for students. Teachers and school administrators are responsible for assigning specific duties to chaperones. Fieldtrip chaperones must complete the standard registration and background check required of all volunteers with the district.

Volunteers support a one-time district or school event like a career panel or KCPSFest. By signing up, volunteers are committing to a single-day opportunity. No background check is required, and staff will assign specific duties for the event.