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Eleanor Y. Fisher, "ADDitions may sound like an apple for the teacher, but children are at its core."

Honor her legacy today by becoming a volunteer.

  • A group of ten volunteers wearing matching blue shirts stands together in a sunlit park, smiling for the camera.

FOUNDATION FOR ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH

  • Logo for ADDitions School Volunteers, featuring a stylized apple and text emphasizing volunteerism in education.

    The perfect avenue for individuals to become involved with education in Orange County Public Schools. School volunteers work at the schools of their choice and participate in activities that match their interests, such as assisting teachers in the classroom, designing bulletin boards, working with students, serving as computer tutors, working with art classes, or helping out in the office or media center.

    A blue button with bold white text that says "CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER," encouraging engagement in volunteer opportunities.

    Volunteer Hours ADD up: The ADDitions School Volunteer program began with 200 volunteers in 1971. In the 2024, school year more than 76,553 volunteers provided their in-kind contributions to OCPS!

  • Logo for "Partners in Education" featuring colorful interlocking puzzle pieces, symbolizing collaboration and support in education.

    Build relationships between businesses/ organizations and schools that enhance student learning and provide students with even more opportunities for success.

    Button with white text on a blue background inviting users to click to become a partner in education.​​​​​​​

    Partners Make a Difference: Businesses and organizations can get involved in the school system in a number of volunteer programs such as Partners in Education. At the end of the 2024 school year, the district had 2,967 business partnerships.

  • A graphic with the text 'Orange County Public Schools Crystal Awards' featuring a blue crystal and a colorful geometric background.

    CLICK IMAGE TO PREVIEW THE 2024 CRYSTAL AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS

    Volunteers are subject to Florida's Sunshine Laws unless the individual notifies the district that they are exempt per s. 119.071, Fl. Stat.

  • DO YOU KNOW:

    • 74% - of those who had a meaningful mentor say that person contributed significantly to their success later in life.
    • 92% - Youth with a mentor are more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities.

Community Outreach

445 W. Amelia St. 

Orlando, FL 32801 

407.317.3323