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.

If you're volunteering for a one-time opportunity, you don't need a background check, but you must submit the DPS FACE Volunteer Services Waiver and Release for 2024-2025. DPS FACE Volunteer Services | Done In A Day| Waiver and Release |2024-2025. 

• 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

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.

Please see appreciation announcement from Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero