Our volunteers

Retired licensed teacher with experience in middle school science, art, social studies, and reading. Comfortable with small groups and one-on-one support in reading, math, writing, music, and organization.

Retired special education teacher with experience in inclusion and IEP meetings. Bilingual and experienced as an academic evaluator. Prefers one-on-one work.

Volunteer interested in preschool and kindergarten support. Loves music, sharing picture books, and cooking.

Psychotherapist with experience working with students with special needs. Active in lunch/recess buddy programs, open to doing more classroom support.

Retired special education teacher skilled in assistive technology.

Volunteer who enjoys reading aloud and has tutored English Language Learners in first grade. Interested in math and literacy tutoring.

Flexible volunteer available for new opportunities; interests still being determined.

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Volunteer available weekly or biweekly, interested in supporting kindergarten classrooms.

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Volunteer who prefers one-on-one work with students, but open to other roles.​

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Retired clinical social worker and teacher, with experience teaching movement/dance to elementary students and working with students with intellectual disabilities.

Former elementary reading and writing teacher. Comfortable helping with small groups or individual students in the classroom.

Retired store manager and piano accompanist, neighbor to Jackson Street School. Available a couple of hours per week to support almost any activity.

Volunteer who enjoys music and has led singing with children. Plays guitar and banjo. Prefers working with younger students. (Unavailable Jan–Mar)

Retired physician, interested in helping younger students with science and math. Can also support homework, test prep, and study skills.

Retired professor with expertise in geography, environment, sustainability, and Spanish/French. Open to working with students of all ages.

Volunteer open  for different positions 

Psychologist trained in early childhood development, interested in reading, learning activities, and developmental support. Enjoys music with children

Volunteer with law and general studies background. Interested in supporting reading and writing.​

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Volunteer who enjoys one-on-one tutoring and small group work. Interested in reading, libraries, and working with elementary students through grade 5.

Retired licensed teacher with experience in middle school science, art, social studies, and reading. Comfortable with small groups and one-on-one support in reading, math, writing, music, and organization.

Volunteer interested in helping with reading, general lessons, and a variety of subjects (not math/science). Prefers working with high school students.

Volunteer with experience supporting senior tax programs and community centers. Interested in helping with VINS projects.

Volunteer interested in Jackson Street School, with a focus on reading, writing, and poetry. Prefers high school students.

Retired professor of Italian language and literature. Fluent in Italian and French, some Spanish. Interested in workshops or group volunteer projects, not a regular schedule.

University professor specializing in language and writing (English, Spanish, German, French). Background in film, media, journalism, and history.