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Whether you have 1 hour or 4 hours, we have one-time volunteer opportunities that can accommodate your schedule.
Our one-time volunteer opportunities are a perfect way to make a meaningful impact in the lives of local students—no long-term commitment required. Whether you’re helping at a school supply drive, supporting a special event, lending a hand on campus, or helping students expand their horizons, your time and energy contribute to creating a brighter future for San Antonio’s youth.
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
Help provide new school supplies to students and families in need. Get involved by either hosting a school supply drive or by helping solicit donations at local H-E-B stores during our city-wide Stuff The Bus collection day. Volunteers are needed from June to August. Click here for more information about our Stuff The Bus School Supply Drive.
Reading Day
Get students excited about reading by participating in a Reading Day. Reading days typically begin with “coffee talk” with campus administration and are followed by four 15-minute classroom rotations. Volunteers read a book and engage in conversations to inspire students to read and build their knowledge. This is typically a two-hour event.
Ideal for a group
STEM Family Night
Volunteer with our team during a STEM Family Night, where students experience hands-on activities involving science, technology, engineering, and math. This is typically a two-hour event.
Ideal for individuals or groups
Organize a Drive
Fulfill our students’ basic needs throughout their school year by organizing a drive. Our kids need items such as school uniforms, coats, shoes, hygiene products, blankets, and other items to keep them focused in school.
Ideal for a group
Holiday Giving
Provide gifts and meals to students who would otherwise go without during the holidays. Get involved by collecting coats, food baskets or presents.
Ideal for a group
Guest Speakers
Share your career experience and knowledge with students through a guest speaker presentation. Presentations range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on your schedule.
Ideal for individuals
Job Shadows
Invite students to your workplace to learn more about your profession. Job shadow events typically last 4 hours and consist of an overview of your company, a tour of the facilities, breakout sessions with your staff, and lunch (provided by your company).
Ideal for a group
Ready to get involved?
Click here to express your interest in a one-time volunteer project and a member of our team will reach out to you. Most one-time volunteer opportunities do not require completing the full CIS-SA volunteer application. For questions, please contact Ilsa Garcia, Community Initiatives Coordinator, at cis.volunteer@cissa.org or 210-520-8440 ext. 225.
Volunteering for a special event?
Sign in here. *ONLY use this sign-in link on the day of the event.
Ongoing Engagements
Making a lasting difference with our students by supporting them throughout the school year. See how you can become a mentor or tutor.
