The Jefferson County Public Schools Volunteer Talent Center (VTC) invites you to
join the ranks of school district volunteers and to participate in activities that can make a genuine difference in the life of a young person.

In operation since 1990, the Volunteer Talent Center recruits, trains and places volunteers to meet identified student needs. The options for service cover a broad range – from tutoring and or mentoring individual students to serving as judges for academic fairs, chaperoning school events and making writing books for classroom use.

While many volunteer opportunities are made available through individual schools, some volunteer efforts have a district-wide focus and are linked to specific programs to which the Volunteer Talent Center and the district are committed. Such programs include the reading program, Every1Reads; the VISTA Partners Advance Community Education program (PACE); the Veterans Program; Service-Learning; the Society for the Prevention of Aggressiveness and Violence Among Adolescents (SPAVA);the Early Years Initiative Program (EYIP); and the Aquatic Resources Fishing Program (ARFP) and writing books.

While most volunteer activities do not require special skills, all volunteer efforts require patience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Volunteers select the task, the time, and the site. Depending upon the volunteer activity, the commitment can be for a day, a week, a month, or the entire school year. However, the preferred commitment for tutors and mentors is a minimum of 30 minutes to 1 hour weekly throughout the school year.

Volunteer background check form - A Volunteer Background Check must be completed yearly and processed before individuals can volunteer.

Benefits derived from volunteering with the Volunteer Talent Center:

  • Being able to make a difference in the lives of young people
  • Having opportunities to become a positive role model
  • Sharing personal knowledge, expertise & experience with young people and adults
  • Taking advantage of opportunities to make new friends and acquaintances
  • Extending longevity and satisfaction of life

For additional information regarding other JCPS Volunteering opportunities click on the links shown below.

Supporting JCPS- Many community groups and individuals join forces with JCPS to set and reach ever higher educational goals. Click onto Community for additional information.

Employees - If you are a JCPS employee interested in volunteering please call the Volunteer Talent Center at 502-485-3710.

Parents - Helpful information pertaining to parents, (Volunteer opportunities, Choosing a school, Applying to a school and other General Information) can be obtained by clicking on Parents.

Business Organizations - Business organizations and other staff often look for ways that they might collaborate with the district. Businesses wishing to initiate a collaboration should click here.
Individual business leaders wishing to mentor or tutor a stuent should click here.
Students - Students may serve as volunteers through the district’s Service Learning Program and through the Every1Reads program. For more information about Service-Learning click here. For more information about Every1Reads, click here.

For more information please contact:

Roy Birmingham
Connie Cameron

330 S. Hubbards Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40207
(502) 485-3710
(502) 485-3862 (fax)

Date Modified 12/21/10