Schools and volunteers should use the "Volunteer Background Check Portal" button to access the Sterling Volunteer link to begin the background check process. School volunteer coordinators can refer to the Denver Public Schools Sterling Volunteers Guide for help or contact Volunteer Services. If you receive a "Good Deed Code" request during submission, you're using the wrong link and should update it with the one in the guide.

To volunteer with DPS, please start our application. If you're already connected to a school or know what school you want to support, contact the School Volunteer Coordinator.

DPS offers volunteer opportunities for community members and employees to connect with students and schools. For more details, contact Volunteer Services. All opportunities require a background check unless stated otherwise.

VOLUNTEER NOW--SIGN UP!

Location-Southwest DPS: Glenbrook Greenhouse, located at 4890 S. Field Way, Denver

Volunteer Schedule- Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday; from 7:00 am - 11 am

Commitment: 1 day per week

Volunteer Duties Include:

• Harvesting tomatoes from vines (requires overhead reaching)

• Washing crates

• Pulling weeds (seasonal)

• Planting seeds

• Washing pots

• Optional: mowing and outdoor weed removal

Requirements:

• Closed-toe, comfortable shoes

• Loose-fitting clothing

• Hat with a visor

• Ability to stand and lift for extended periods

Why It Matters:
These tomatoes are distributed and used in meals across DPS schools-your help directly supports healthy, local food for our students!

Fill out the Volunteer Application to get Started!

Contact:
Haden Robbins - Greenhouse Supervisor
haden_robbins@dpsk12.net

DPS Spellbinders  are a group of passionate volunteers trained in the art of oral storytelling.  Spellbinders mission is to use the art of oral storytelling to enhance literacy, encourage character development and build inter-generational communities.

Interested individuals can get more information from the above links.

FALL 2025 Training: August 26th, 27th and 29th 9am-12:30pm

Volunteers of America, City Harvest Food Bank Monthly Volunteer Delivery

• DPS Hubs would benefit from volunteer resources to deliver, unload, and restock their stores.

  Volunteer Services is looking for dedicated volunteer groups to commit to a monthly drop off and restock effort.

• Event Date and Time: Deliver once per month on Wednesday – time TBD.

• Location: VOA, City Harvest Food Bank

Please see appreciation announcement from Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero