Become a volunteer in Somerville Public Schools!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Whether you have an hour a week or an hour a month, your help can make an impact. Below are a few examples of how you can help:

• Mentor an immigrant youth; 
• Work 1:1 with a student to enhance academic or social-emotional skills;
• Assist in an afterschool enrichment club;
• Serve in a classroom, and more!

For a partial list of opportunities, click here. 

To read about the impact of volunteering, check out our latest newsletter here.  Thank you, 2023-2024 SPS Volunteers!

New volunteers

• Step 1: Complete the Self-registration Form.

• Step 2: Attend an in-person volunteer orientation and submit your CORI Form.  Next group orientation:  Thursday, December 12, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 167 Holland St., Somerville.

• Step 3: Wait for your volunteer assignment. You will be contacted for opportunities that best match your interests, skills and availability.  Matches are made based on specific needs and requests from educators, counselors and staff.  

• Step 4: Confirm your assignment once you have received a notification from the Volunteer Coordinator.  Then, start volunteering!

Returning volunteers

• Step 1: Submit your CORI Form for the new school year. Somerville Public Schools requires a new CORI form for each academic year (July 1 - June 30).  If you have been previously approved through Somerville Public Schools, you may submit your CORI digitally by emailing jcapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us, submit in person at any Somerville Public School main office during school hours, or by appointment with the Volunteer Office.  Make sure to bring your photo ID! 

• Step 2:  Share your availability with your school contact or with jcapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us.  You will be contacted for opportunities that best match your interests, skills and availability.  Matches are made based on specific needs and requests from educators, counselors and staff.  

• Step 3:  Confirm your start date and assignment with your school contact, then, start volunteering! 

How to submit your CORI Form

• Step 1: Complete the CORI Form

  • English CORI Form
  • Spanish CORI Form
  • Portuguese CORI Form
  • Haitian Creole CORI Form 

• Step 2: Submit the CORI Form

  • Option 1: In-person. 

    • Make an appointment with Jen Capuano by emailing jcapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us; OR

    • During school hours, submit your form to the main office of any Somerville Public School. For a list of schools located near you, click here.  

    • Please bring your photo ID (driver's license, MA or REAL ID or Passport). 

  • Option 2: On-line, available for returning volunteers only.

    • Email your CORI Form to Jen Capuano at jcapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us.

    • In the same email, include a scanned copy of your photo ID (driver's license, MA or REAL ID or Passport).

  • For more information about MA CORI regulation and your CORI rights, visit https://www.mass.gov/doc/cori-booklet/download. 

Volunteer Orientation 

During the orientation, volunteers will: share their interests, skills and experience working with youth; review Guidelines for Volunteers and best practices; submit their CORI form; and hear about specific opportunities. 

Volunteers are encouraged to have been vaccinated for COVID-19, with the recommendation of having received at least one bivalent vaccine. 

Questions? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Jen Capuano at jcapuano@k12.somerville.ma.us or 617-625-6600 x 6023.