Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Communities in Schools of Benton-Franklin! CISBF has been serving in the Tri-Cities for eight years. We started as a small staff serving in just a couple of schools, but we have experienced a lot of growth. We have Student Support Coordinators (SSCs) in 41 schools and 5 Districts from Prosser to Finley and the three Districts in the Tri-Cities. Our SSC's serve as the community resource hub helping students, staff, and families to find access to community resources that range from housing assistance to food, clothing, and hygiene and school supply support. They also provide social-emotional support in the schools that ranges anywhere from attendance and behavior encouragement to affinity groups.
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Opportunities for Year Long Volunteering:
- Recess Helpers
- Tutors
- Student Small Group Facilitators
- Lunchtime Mentors
Opportunities for Short Term Volunteering:
- Mobile Markets
- Weekend Food Bag Deliveries
- Sorting Pantries/Closets
- Errand Running
- Bulletin Board Arranging
- Family Engagement Nights
- College and Career Fairs
- Fundraising Events
- Office/Clerical Jobs
To learn more about how to get involved, contact Melissa Reid, Volunteer Coordinator, at melissar@cisbf.org or 509.492.2202
