Volunteer

Because of YOU
$1.3 million in volunteer service to school communities

Volunteer at a school | Grow as a leader | Step forward in your career

YOUR Impact

Did you know that volunteers LIKE YOU accounted for 65,000 hours of annual volunteer service? We measure progress in School Case Studies which show how outcomes for children can change over time, as the community pools their network of resources to target areas of greatest need. Join Love Our Schools Day at a local school, gather a team of volunteers to do teacher appreciation projects with Love Our Teachers, connect at a CAFE, or consider becoming a School Champion!

Live Out YOUR Purpose

For Valley Metro employee, Daryl Blazing, the experience was especially rewarding! “To be able to get outside the walls of this building and our normal mode of operations, and to be able to supply this equipment to these kids…It was really exciting to see the looks on the kids faces, the joy in the parents faces that their kids could now do their homework at home instead of scheduling time at the library to find an available PC…What I think of as every day and expected was so much excitement!”

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”

MR. FRED ROGERS

Make A Difference For A Child

Volunteer at a local school to target your service hours for the children who need it most

Gather A Team of Volunteers

Bring a team to volunteer for a school campus project on Love Our Schools Day

Support A Child’s Community

Your support at local schools filters down to families and the entire community

Help Children Learn

Lend expertise to educators and students by tutoring, reading, or mentoring

Because YOU Make A Difference!

We believe that the heart of a champion belongs to those who not only have vision for a better world, but take action. It is those who take the time to build relationships, establish trust, and know that what they invest in students travels home with them, and in turn strengthens their families, and ultimately the communities around all of us. Learn more about our core values here.

VOLUNTEER SERVICE DAYS, TEAM BUILDERS & MENTORING OPPORTUNITIES

Love Our Schools

Volunteer to support a project for Love Our Schools Day! Join a team or bring your own!

School Connect Awards

Nominate a stand out educator for a school connect award!

Love Our Teachers

Teacher retention has a direct impact on student outcomes. Volunteer on a teacher appreciation project!

NETWORK, LEAD WITH PURPOSE, BECOME A SCHOOL CHAMPION

School Connect Summit

Network with top leaders across the state to form strategic partnerships that change outcomes for kids!

Connect at a CAFE

Connect with school leadership to learn how you can make a difference! Join A CAFE!

Champion Program

School Connect connects, trains, and coaches leaders like YOU to become champions for the children in your community. Connect to a school champion or learn how to become one!

Training & Coaching

Find training and coaching to help you reach your goals in ways that fit for your community!

GIVE BACK TO SUPPORT A SCHOOL OR SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE

Sponsor a School 

Share your time, talent, and resources to impact a school where it is needed most!

Support a Project

Donate to help fund a needed school project planned by the school and community!

Parent Connect 

Share your expertise at a Parent Connect program on a school campus!  Build connections to support the families in your neighborhood.

Looking for Internships or Career Opportunities?

The Heart of a Champion

This year our Founder’s Heart Award winner, Andrea Worth, shares about the ripple effect that one person can have.

“I just truly believe that it only takes one person and one very intentional heart that goes after a very specific need. Every moment can become a movement.”

Like Andrea, School Connect believes that every courageous leader with the heart of a champion – every one of you is helping to start a movement that creates a better future

Join Our Village

Doing this alone is impossible; it takes all of us working together to make a difference.

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School Connect Summit 2025

Join the School Connect Summit 2025 to unlock your genius and discover how much your leadership matters to the future we create together. At this one-of-a-kind leadership summit, you will gather with representatives from business, education, faith, nonprofit, and government entities to connect, learn, and strategize for unified community action. Speakers, seating assignments, and conversation topics are designed to help leaders connect their efforts through the school system to maximize reach and influence for positive change.

News & Events

Nominate a Champion of Education

Join our statewide search for Arizona Champions of Education! Tell us about a student, teacher, principal, superintendent, school board member, or school champion who has inspired you with their ability to beat the odds, solve problems creatively, and help their communities thrive! Nominate them for a Champion of Education Award!

Join us this Wednesday, Oct 23, at our Classroom to Career Conference and learn from our inspiring education panel!

🎟️ There's still time to join us - get your tickets today! (Link in Bio)

#STEM #STEMEducation #STEMcareer #STEMworkforce #ClassroomToCareer #ArizonaSTEM @gcu @tracey4636 @realwestarelem @ev_hawks @peoriaunified11 @chasse.us
Calling STEM enthusiasts for a business panel discussion that will change the way we look at STEM education!

Join us for an event that goes beyond the traditional classroom at our Classroom to Career Conference.

📅 October 23, 2024

We're excited to introduce some of the amazing leaders shaping STEM career pathways for Arizona youth. This year's Business leader panel includes:

🔹 Debbie Kovesdy @debkov04, Founder & CEO, @gentechsupport 

Pioneering K-12 STEM curriculum and workforce development

🔹 Myesha Harris, Engineer, Women in Transportation, @cityofphoenixaz 

Bridging engineering expertise with student engagement

🔹 Abbey Sanderson, Community Relations Coordinator, @vulcanmaterialscompany

Championing corporate initiatives for STEM education

Discover how these leaders are transforming STEM education and creating real-world opportunities for the next generation!

🎟️ Secure your spot (link in bio!)

#STEM #STEMEducation #STEMcareer #STEMworkforce #ClassroomToCareer #ArizonaSTEM @chasse.us @core1937 @gentechsupport @cityofphoenixaz @traceybee65 @scottsdaleunifiedsd @eric.j.rodriguez @tracey4636 @lippertcarol1
We still need you!! Volunteer on Saturday morning, Oct 19th, at a local school project. 

👉 Don’t miss the opportunity to share your simple acts of kindness for Love Our Schools Day!  💪 💪

👌 Even small projects like cleaning, organizing books, or crafting cards for teachers can make a big difference for the children, teachers and custodial staff in your community. 
 

⭐️ ⭐️  Current Projects in Need of Partners and Volunteers: 

🍎 Desert Valley Elementary: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/make-desert-valley-shine-peoria-unified-school-district/ 

🍎 Frontier Elementary School: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/freshen-up-frontier-peoria-unified-school-district/ 

🍎 Lake Pleasant Elementary: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/make-lake-pleasant-soar-peoria-unified-school-district/ 

🍎 Peoria High School: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/panther-pride-cleans-up-peoria-unified-school-district/ 

🍎 Sky View Elementary: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/leveling-up-at-sky-view-elementary-peoria-unified-school-district/ 

🍎 Zuni Hills: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-school/paint-and-purge-at-zuni-hills-peoria-unified-school-district/ 

#loveourschoolsday #simpleactsofkindness #communityaction #schoolconnecttribe #ittakesavillage #schoolconnect #schoolproject #togetherwecan @peoriaunified11 

Other Open Projects Here: 
https://schoolconnectaz.org/love-our-schools-day/view-available-projects/
Eric J. Rodriguez, @eric.j.rodriguez, host for the Classroom to Career Conference, invites you to join us on Wed, Oct 23rd, from 3-6pm!
 
🎟️ Tickets: https://schoolconnectaz.org/classroom-to-career/
 
You might remember Eric, a dynamic keynote speaker, technology leader, and community advocate, from the STEM CAFE.
 
🔥 Eric’s career spans across engineering, human resources, and strategic leadership, all anchored around a singular mission: to integrate technology in ways that enhance human experiences.
 
🔥 His work with Aguila Youth, SHPE, Prospanica, and INROADS, along with accolades like being named in Arizona’s 40 Under 40 and as a Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever, are testaments to his far-reaching impact.
 
Thank you to our Emcee Sponsor @stemsportsusa 
 
 
💡 Presented by @gcu Grand Canyon University and School Connect, this conference is your one stop shop to bridge the gap between education and industry, connecting resources and integrating real world STEM experiences into the classroom.
 
✔️Whether you are a STEM industry leader looking to engage STEM talent or…
 
✔️An educator looking to provide direct career pathways for your students, you don’t want to miss this exciting event!
 
@chasse.us @core1937 @gentechsupport @cityofphoenixaz @traceybee65  @scottsdaleunifiedsd @eric.j.rodriguez  @tracey4636 @lippertcarol1 
 
#classroomtocareer #STEM #STEMcareers #STEMworkforce #STEMEducation #Arizona