Cambridge School Volunteers, Inc.

Cambridge School Volunteers (CSV) is an independent, non-profit organization supporting the academic and personal success of Cambridge public school children. CSV develops programs that match caring and competent adults with students of all needs and levels.

CSV's story began in 1966 with a large quantity of books and a handful of PTA mothers eager to set up much-needed libraries in the elementary schools. Later that year, those same mothers recognized the need for tutoring of ESL students, and Cambridge School Volunteers was born. From those humble beginnings, we have become a major force in the district’s ability to deliver a high quality education across an extremely wide spectrum of socioeconomic privilege, English language skills, grade levels, and subjects. Today, CSV manages tutoring, mentoring, classroom volunteer, and special volunteer programs, serving every school in the district. We have more than 15 corporate partners and programs engaging more than 900 volunteers annually.