Volunteers Offering Intergenerational Collaborative Experiences with Students

What is V.O.I.C.E.S.?

The purpose of the V.O.I.C.E.S. program is to create opportunities and develop ideas for the involvement of all generations in promoting quality education. V.O.I.C.E.S. will strengthen the connections among all levels of education (preschool-college) and retiree/aging organizations. V.O.I.C.E.S. will promote understanding among cultures through dialogue, curricula and historical perspectives. This program will bring all generations together to solve problems through intergenerational leadership and community involvement.

Opportunities will exist to help just a few times during the school year, or as often as every week. Listed below are basic descriptions of volunteer needs throughout the district this year. We look forward to talking with you about what you can do to help build a stronger community for everyone. Your VOICE will make a difference!!

• Math Tutors
• Special Event Assistance
• Reading Tutors
• Reading Buddies
• Greeters
• Lunch Buddies
• Library Assistants
• Spanish Tutors/Translators

To become a VOICES volunteer, we invite you to provide the following information:

First and last name
Home address
Town & zip code
Phone number
Email address

Please send this information via email to: russ.fletcher@dist428.org. Once a background check (Illinois Sex Offender Database) is completed, you will receive a return email welcoming you to the V.O.I.C.E.S. Volunteer Network. Additional information will be included, such as the name of the contact at the building where you will be volunteering. Your volunteer time will be coordinated at the school. 

DeKalb Community Unit School District #428 requires all school volunteers to provide certain information, and to submit to a sexual offender background check prior to being approved for volunteer service in any capacity. We seek persons with a positive attitude toward learning for all students. The District reserves the right to revoke volunteer status at any time.  The District does not discriminate in any of its educational programs or in provisions of benefits and services to students. Thank you for giving of yourself for the benefit of our students.

"The Future Looks Great in 428!"