Our Teachers and Students Need You.
In a time when our schools face unprecedented challenges, the strength and support of our community have never been more crucial. At Volunteer McKinney, we are confident that our community has the resources to meet the needs of our schools.
This fall we invite you to make a difference in the lives of teachers, students, and staff members. Explore the opportunities listed below to contribute your time, talent, or resources. Each act of kindness, no matter how small, has the power to uplift and inspire.
After you make a difference, share your experience with others—let’s spark a wave of generosity and support across our community!
Did You Know?
The City of Mckinney has 6 school districts inside city limits; Prosper, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Melissa and Lovejoy. View MAP – School Districts inside McKinney
McKinney Independent School District:
- 23,000+ Students enrolled
- 3,680 Teachers and staff
- 68 facilities across 603 acres of land
- 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, 2 alternative campuses, and 1 early childhood education center
- MISD serves students from McKinney, New Hope, Allen, Fairview, Princeton and Lowry Crossing
VOLUNTEER: Support at Risk Students
C.L.I.M.B.
Free After-School Program for Underserved Students
1 Day a week for 2 hours, Volunteers offer homework assistance, creative arts, games, character building, healthy snacks, and mentoring to children and youth for families living at the East McKinney Merritt Apartments operated by the Mckinney Housing Authority.
MISD – REACH Student Mentoring
REACH is a campus-based mentoring program
Started in 2006, the REACH program is designed to foster a basic sense of self-esteem, self-confidence, and motivation to learn and improve personal and social skills that will reinforce the importance of an education. The primary mission of the program is to reach one child at a time.
Did You Know?
According to MISD and the McKinney Vento Definition of Homelessness in the 2023-2024 school year MISD identified 644 students as homeless; 518 Active, 121 Inactive and 5 students graduated. View community resources for basic needs here.
DONATE: Support Students & Teachers
Adopt a Teacher
Fill-a-Wishlist
Make a teacher’s day and fill an amazon wishlist for classroom supplies.
This MISD Facebook group was created by parents. MISD and Imagine Teachers post their Amazon wishlists then parents, community members & business show them some love by gifting them items on their list that are directly sent to them.
Supply Drive – Holy Family Preschool
Preschool for culturally, economically and ethnically diverse children in McKinney.
HFS kiddos are in need of a few items to help keep their classrooms healthy & germ free!!
Donate to MISD Classroom Grants & College Scholarships
The McKinney Education Foundation offers college scholarships to McKinney ISD students and awards classroom grants to teachers and staff to enhance the quality of education.
Awarding Grants To Teachers And Staff Directly Impacts The Quality Of Education In McKinney. The Grants Give Teachers The Freedom To Implement Innovative Ideas That Otherwise Would Go Unfunded.
MEF is kicking off its back-to-school Classroom Grants with a $25,000 matching gift opportunity, doubling your contribution’s impact to support innovative classroom projects.
Peanut Butter & Cereal Drive
Community Lifeline Center
Support the Community Lifeline Center’s Back to School Drive! Help families in need by donating boxes with basics like peanut butter and cereals to their Food Pantry located at 1601 N Waddill St, McKinney.
Middle School Backpack & Supply Drive
Love Life Foundation
Help ensure every child has the essential school supplies for a successful start to the school year by donating to the MISD Middle School Backpack Drive.
Drop off your donations at Love Life Market (inside The Guitar Sanctuary) by August 3st.
Did You Know?
MISD has 9 Title 1 Schools: Press, Webb, Finch, McGowen, Vega, Caldwell, Slaughter, McNeil, Burks, Malvern Elementary School and Lawson Early Childhood.
What is a Title 1 School?
Title 1 is federal program that supports low-income students. It is a designation based on the number of low-income students who are considered at-risk for school achievement. To be considered a Title 1 school, a minimum of 40% of the students must qualify for free or reduced lunch.
SERVE: Support for our Campuses
Help At-Risk Students Stay in School
Communities In Schools
Communities In Schools (CIS) is a non-profit organization that works within MISD schools with the aim of helping at-risk students stay in school. CIS helps with basic needs including clothing, food, life skills, family engagement, and mental health.
CIS counselors are embedded in MISD campuses supporting our students everyday.
Help get students off to a stellar start by purchasing items off their Amazon Wish List or making a donation.
Join the Council of PTAs
Support student success by joining the McKinney ISD Council of PTAs
Membership is open to everyone—families of MISD graduates, community members, and business owners who care about improving the lives of all children.
Recommendations by Volunteer McKinney
Raise Funds & Build Community
Join the many North Texas schools choosing to fundraise through kindness!
Raise Craze is a unique online fundraising platform that allows students to reach out to friends and family for donations for their school. As a way of thanking donors, students perform acts of kindness and service in the community! No selling, no pledging…just kindness!
How is Raise Craze Different?
- Focus on Kindness, Gratitude, and Service
- Schools Keep 90%+ Guaranteed
- Complete, Custom, Turnkey Program
- Minimal Teacher Involvement
- Inclusive; all students can participate and receive rewards
- Students compete for Acts of Kindness and Donations
Example: Caldwell Elementary Service Projects
- Family Service Night; 6 projects building hygiene kits for serving Street Side Showers and writing thank you notes for first responders.
- Collin County Animal Shelter Tour
- School Garden Clean-up
- Singing at Local Assisted Living
- Halos Special Needs T-ball Game
- Towne Lake Clean-up
Do you know about Job Corps in East McKinney?
A FREE residential career training and education program for low-income young people ages 16–24
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Labor and has been operating for 60 years. Job Corps helps participants improve their job skills, find vocational direction, and complete their high school education. The program also assists participants in obtaining employment and becoming independent
North Texas Job Corps offers hands-on training in Healthcare, Construction (carpentry, masonry, plumbing, HVAC, Electrical), culinary arts, Homeland Security and more.
Hardworking. Professionally trained. Experienced.
All three phrases describe our Job Corps students. Check out our employer resources to connect with the next generation of industry professionals.
How to Get Started
Everything takes place on our Volunteer Portal. You can browse opportunities without an account, but you’ll need to register and create a profile to actually respond to an opportunity.
If you don’t see anything that fits your interest and schedule, check back later as opportunities are always being added. You can also Become a Fan of any agency to get updates on their needs.
Each agency will have their own process for accepting volunteers to make sure you are a good fit for them.
Visit the Volunteer Portal
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