Getting Started

Prospective Volunteers are required to submit a Volunteer Application which includes a CORI request (background check).  CORIs must be accompanied by a photo identification (license, passport or school ID).  Approved Volunteer CORIs are valid for three years with any Somerville Public School.

Parents and Guardiansinterested in volunteering in their child's classroom, chaperoning a field trip or volunteering in their child's school must submit a CORI request with a photo ID.   CORI requests may be submitted directly to child's homeroom teacher, any Somerville Public School's main office, or online through the Volunteer Application.

Volunteers may contact the Volunteer Coordinator to check their CORI status.

Volunteer Orientations and Trainings

Schools conduct periodic Volunteer Orientations and Trainings. To find out more: JCapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us, 617.625.6600 x6023.  

Volunteers interested in serving as Interpreters must schedule a Training with

the Parent Information Center (PIC).  Contact Regina Bertholdo to schedule: RBertholdo@k12.somerville.ma.us, 617-625-6600 x6960.

Trainings for K-4 Literacy Tutors, Supporting English Language Learners, and Math Tutoring are scheduled throughout the year.  To register or for more information:

 JCapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us or 617.625.6600 x6023.

ALL VOLUNTEERS

Please click here to review Policies for SPS Volunteers.