Volunteer at Fortress
“It is the act of serving others that gives life strength, vibrancy, and purpose.” - Dorothy Goodspeed, lifelong Historic Southside resident
Mentors
Mentors work one-on-one with their assigned mentee through their 4th and 5th grade year. Mentors support the social-emotional development of these students as they prepare for success in middle school and beyond!
See the full volunteer description or apply online!
LolliPops
Lollis and Pops spend time with our littlest learners, helping our infants build healthy attachment skills to set them up for success later on in life!
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Buddies
Buddies work with our preschool or after school classrooms, serving as a “teacher’s assistant” by providing one-on-one and small group help, reading stories, and assisting with classroom activities.
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Tutors
Tutors provide one-on-one and small group support to our elementary students, assisting them with homework, new skills, and test prep
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Pantry Assistants
Pantry assistants keep our community pantry organized and clean on a biweekly basis, sorting, restocking, and distributing fresh and shelf-stable foods, diapers, clothes, and other household necessities.
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And so much More!
Fortress engages volunteers to work directly with our students and families or provide behind-the-scenes support. The opportunities are only limited by your imagination!
Apply online or reach out to our Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator for more information.
Interested in One-Time Opportunities?
We utilize individual and group volunteers for:
Community events, like Trunk or Treat and Beat the Heat
Service projects, like painting, landscaping, cleaning, and organizing
Special interest projects and learning themes, such as dental hygiene week, Hispanic Heritage Month, community helpers week, and more
…and more!
Contact our Community Relations & Volunteer Coordinator or follow the links above for more details.