It’s life changing. And not just for the scholars. When you volunteer with Freedom School Partners, your skills and passion become an integral part of a powerful change movement. In summer 2025, 1,734 volunteers provided 8,985 hours of service. We invite you to discover why so many community members want to be part of Freedom School Partners!

With countless ways to get involved, explore our opportunities in reading and engagement, warehouse support, or site-specific volunteering to find the role that’s right for you.

Harambee! Reader Volunteer

Harambee! is a high-energy morning pep rally that empowers scholars. Join as a guest reader and learn Freedom School cheers and chants!

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D.E.A.R. Daily Reading Buddy

Join scholars during D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read) time as a Daily Reading Buddy. Read one-on-one with scholars and help build confidence, fluency, and a lifelong love of reading!

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Great Day of D.E.A.R.

On the Great Day of D.E.A.R., volunteers pair with a scholar to Drop Everything and Read, building connections through reading and social action projects.

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Jubilee Volunteer

Join FSP’s city-wide celebration of summer learning as we unite all Charlotte sites for a high-energy Harambee! A pep rally showcasing each site’s unique cheers and chants.

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Field Day

Have fun with scholars across multiple sites and help facilitate fun and engaging field day games. This event takes place at Providence Day School.

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Field Trip Chaperone

Support scholars on a memorable learning adventure by serving as a field trip chaperone. Help ensure safety, engagement, and fun while accompanying students as they explore beyond the classroom!

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Site Deployment Day

Help distribute supplies for the Freedom School program across Charlotte by loading cars and transporting materials to sites.

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General Warehouse Support

Help support scholars through organizing, receiving, and distributing needed supplies for our Freedom School program.

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We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, including options specific to individual sites. Click the location you’d like to support and sign up for the volunteer role that is right for you.

Allenbrook Elementary

Ashley Park

Christ Lutheran

Highland Renaissance

MLK Jr Middle School

Pinewood Elementary

Providence Day School

Rama Road Elementary

Renaissance West

The Grove Presbyterian

University City UMC

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Together, we can equip a generation of Charlotte-area scholars with the tools they need to succeed in school and in life. The good news is that we can all play a part. Donate to the mission. Volunteer your time. Register your students.