VOLUNTEER
WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUWE’RE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
EXPERTS
Scientists, architects, artists, engineers, programmers or designers—we need experts to work with students in the classroom or after school
EVENTS
Volunteer for the day or help us to plan an entire event—we’re looking for people like you to support our events.
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND VIDEOGRAPHERS
Join the group of talented volunteer photographers and videographers who help capture the joy and wonder of kids deeply engaged in learning.
D97 Principal
“The Oak Park Education Foundation sets a great example by bringing all these volunteers into the schools to give their time.”
Science Alliance Volunteer
“I don’t think there is a scientist of engineer who doesn’t have someone in their past that influenced their decision to study in these fields. OPEF provides you the opportunity do this for many children.”
VEX Robotics Mentor
“Every once in a while, you see a light bulb go on or a team start to gel. Those are the moments that make it worthwhile.”
Art Start Artist
“One of the kids came up to me towards the end of the 6 weeks and wanted to show me a book. It was about a pig that struggled in school, but met a teacher who encouraged her to not give up, even though people told her she couldn’t do it. She said, ‘That little pig is me and you showed me to keep trying and to love what you’re doing!’ I could have cried.”