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Pre-Event Packing and Sorting: July 24-25 | Sign Up

During this 2-hour volunteer opportunity, participants will work as a team to assemble backpacks, organize supplies and prepare completed backpacks for distribution on August 1. No special skills are required—just a desire to help local students start the school year prepared and ready to succeed.

Volunteer Roles Include:

• Pack backpacks with school supplies
• Follow grade-level packing guidelines
• Prepare backpacks for distribution
• Support students across Greenville County

School Tools Day: Aug. 1 | Sign Up

As a School Tools volunteer, you will help create a welcoming and empowering experience for local families as they receive the supplies their students need to start the school year prepared and ready to succeed. Volunteers serve in a variety of roles throughout the event, including greeting families, assisting with registration, helping distribute backpacks, supporting food service, directing traffic and parking, and ensuring the event runs smoothly from start to finish.

Whether you’re helping a student select a backpack, guiding a family through the event, or providing behind-the-scenes support, your service will help make the day a positive and memorable experience for thousands of children and families.

Volunteer Roles Include:

• Parking and traffic assistance
• Registration and family welcome
• Family ambassadors and event guides
• Backpack distribution
• Supply runners and event support
• Food and beverage service
• Floater positions supporting event operations
• Spanish-language translation