Volunteers
Volunteering at The Pencil Box
We greatly appreciate your interest in supporting our mission to provide free school supplies for low income students and their teachers in public schools across Tulsa County. Our volunteers play a vital role in keeping our store running smoothly and ensuring that teachers have the resources they need for their classrooms. If you’re interested in hosting a large group volunteer day for your company or other organization, please reach out directly here and we’d be glad to work with you to schedule!
Here's an overview of what our volunteers do and how you can get involved:
Processing and Organizing Supplies: Volunteers sort, clean, package, and barcode label school supplies. While some light lifting is occasionally required, volunteers are primarily seated while processing supplies.
Restocking Shelves in the Store: As a volunteer, you will be responsible for restocking shelves in our free store. This involves retrieving the needed supplies from our volunteer processing room and arranging them in an organized manner, ensuring that they are readily available for teachers when they visit our store.
Assisting Teachers during Shopping Hours: Volunteers also serve as greeters and provide support to teachers during their shopping visits. This includes checking teachers in when they arrive at the store and helping them find the supplies they need. Additionally, you will assist with checking out teachers, ensuring they have all the supplies they require for their classrooms.
Volunteer Days and Times: The volunteer schedule for processing supplies is Monday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., except school holidays. Teacher shopping volunteer shifts are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m, except school holidays.
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer at The Pencil Box, please fill out the application form below. Your application will be sent directly to our Program Director, who will review it and contact you regarding the next steps.
Why Volunteer at The Pencil Box?
Volunteering at The Pencil Box is not only a rewarding experience, but also an opportunity to make a positive impact on the local education community. Here are a few reasons why volunteering with us is fun and fulfilling:
Meet Great People: You'll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for supporting education. Our volunteers come from diverse backgrounds, creating a vibrant and inclusive community.
Support a Great Cause: By volunteering your time and effort, you directly contribute to enhancing educational opportunities for students in Tulsa. Every supply you help collect, organize, and restock goes directly into the hands of students and teachers who need them the most.
Learn and Grow: Volunteering at The Pencil Box provides a valuable learning experience. You'll gain insight into the challenges faced by students, teachers, and schools, as well as develop new skills in organizing, teamwork, and communication.
Make a Difference: Your contribution, no matter how big or small, has a tangible impact on the local education ecosystem. By ensuring that teachers have access to free school supplies, you empower them to create engaging learning environments for their students.
Have Fun: Our volunteers have fun. There’s always lots of laughter and good conversation. Lunches and special celebrations are a regular occurrence. Many of our volunteers have become friends outside of The Pencil Box.
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