Volunteer

There are many ways to get involved and support YouthBuild PCS. If you have an interest in volunteering please submit your inquiries to Shannon Murphy - call 202.319.0141 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Thank you for you interest in our work!

Teacher's Aide

Teachers' Aides are a great resource to both students and instructors. A teacher's aide assists the instructor in the classroom in a variety of ways: providing specialized attention for students needing additional help, supporting the instructor during instruction, and helping to plan lessons for class activities. This may be an opportunity for college students or young professionals interested in studying a particular field to gain experience preparing for a class and working with students directly. 

If you have an interest in becoming a teacher's aide,  please contact Shannon Murphy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mentors

Mentors gives young people tools that they need to transform their lives and communities through education, skill building, and service. The adult volunteers in our mentoring program commit to supporting and guiding a young person for a period of 15 months. By becoming a part of the social network of adults and community members who care about the youth, a mentor can help a young person develop and reach positive academic, career, and personal goals.

If you have an interest in becoming a mentor please contact Shannon Murphy 202-567-2461  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

General Support

We are always open to volunteers for general services who would be willing to help out in a wide range of areas. Sample projects include: tutoring students, providing administrative support, serving as guest speakers, or working with students to develop leadership skills, life skills or professional development skills. If you have a general interest in offering your time to help, please contact Shannon Murphy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Leadership Development

Volunteers interested in leadership development can get involved working with our students both inside and outside of the classroom to nurture their leadership abilities. Guest speakers are welcome to come in during a class and share their expertise on a particular subject matter. We also conduct workshops and lecture series after school and have a student leadership council and policy committee, all of which can benefit from volunteers interested in assisting.

If you would like to conduct a workshop or have our students participate in a leadership event or workshop, please contact Quardricos Driskell 202-319-2230 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Professional Development

We welcome volunteers interested in professional development to assist and support our youth with job interview preparation, job placement, training and internships. Also, as a complement to their classroom training at the school, students benefit from meeting with and/or shadowing professionals from various careers.

If you are interested in offering our students internships or job placement opportunities,  please contact Quardricos Driskell 202-319-2230 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Dana Daugherty 202-319-2239 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Community Service / Community Outreach

As part of our program mission, community service is a large part of  the continued growth and development of the youth. Volunteers are always welcomed to host our students in a community outreach project or to accompany us to the service projects to help support the students and staff as we support the community. 

If you would like to have our students participate in a community service or community outreach initiative please contact Shannon Murphy This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it