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Published 2/6/26 12:28PM

Seeking Retired Teachers to Help Elementary School Students in Norfolk County

NORFOLK COUNTY RSVP
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dedham, MA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    May 1, 2026
    End Date:
    May 1, 2027
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    A minimum of 1-1/2 hours per week. Commitment runs throughout the school year. Two 2.5‑hour classroom training and orientation sessions prior to placement.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    55+
    Other Requirements:
    enjoys being around children, patience

    Description

    Put Your Teaching Experience to Work—Again

    Norfolk County RSVP invites former and retired teachers age 55+ to share their experience and passion for education by supporting elementary school students through our Elementary School Partner Program.

    Retired Teacher Classroom Volunteers are matched with K–5 host teachers to provide one‑on‑one and small‑group support that helps young learners strengthen literacy, math, and social development skills. This is a meaningful way to stay connected to the classroom community while making a lasting impact on students who need extra support.

    What You’ll Do

    As a Retired Teacher Classroom Volunteer, you will:

    • Support a host teacher during the school day
    • Work with individual students or small groups
    • Reinforce reading, math, and classroom learning activities
    • Provide encouragement, structure, and positive engagement
    • (In some schools, opportunities may also include art, music, science, or library support)

    Participating Communities

    RSVP partners with elementary schools throughout Norfolk County, including:

    • Braintree
    • Dedham
    • Needham
    • Norfolk
    • Randolph
    • Sharon
    • Stoughton
    • Walpole
    • Weymouth

    Volunteers are matched with schools and classrooms based on location preference, availability, and interests.

    Time Commitment

    • 1–2 hours per week
    • Commitment runs throughout the school year

    Screening & Training

    All school volunteers are required to complete:

    • A CORI background check
    • An in‑person interview with RSVP staff
    • Two 2.5‑hour classroom training and orientation sessions prior to placement

    Who Should Apply

    This opportunity is ideal for retired educators who miss the classroom, enjoy working with children, and want a flexible way to continue making a difference.

    Norfolk County RSVP is part of AmeriCorps Seniors (Senior Corps) and is supported by the Norfolk County Commissioners, promoting volunteer service at the local and national level.

    Be part of the classroom community again—and help young learners succeed.

    Location

    On-site

    Various School Locations as assigned

    Norfolk County RSVP, Dedham, Massachusetts, US

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