About This Lesson
Skills-based volunteerism involves individuals contributing their expertise and professional skills to a group and/ or individuals to address key challenges organizations or communities face. In the K–12 world, this means sharing those professional skills with schools, teachers, and students. Skills-based volunteerism focuses on taking time to leverage specific talents to close gaps in knowledge, expand students’ skills, and improve educational outcomes.
In this resource, you will understand key trends in employee volunteerism, explore real-world examples of K–12 volunteerism, and learn best practices for impactful K–12 volunteerism programs.