VOLUNTEERING is fun! And SO rewarding! Donating your time, talents, and resources is so fulfilling and SO needed!

1. Help prepare books for distribution to students—counting, sorting, putting students’ names in the books.

2. Help hand out books to students and read to them on distribution day.

3. Arrange one-on-one reading with students.

4. Donate financially.

Volunteering for a DMPS school involves completing a background check and receiving a clear response. No cost to you. Background checks through DMPS are good for five years. Online application takes 10-15 minutes. Simply go to:

Online Volunteer Application - Des Moines Public Schools

Once you have received an “all clear” email from DMPS, email us at
building.lives.through.reading@gmail.com And we will get you started doing any or all of the tasks outlined above.