Community Engagement / Partners In Education
It Takes A Village…
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Norfolk Public Schools. We strive to encourage and promote positive, collaborative, meaningful partnerships between our schools and the community to support student academic learning and success as well as individual well-being. Productive relationships with the following people/groups typically result in additional innovative educational opportunities for students, schools, and the district.
- Families
- Community volunteers
- Businesses
- Community Organizations
- Agencies
- Military Commands
- Faith Based
- Philanthropic Groups
- Civic Groups
Learn how you can become a volunteer and/or partner. In Norfolk Public Schools, we believe it takes a village to cultivate our scholars to be future leaders and supporters of their community.

LaEunice Featherston
Community Engagement Coordinator
800 East City Hall Ave.
Room 1008
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone (757) 628-3459
Fax (757) 628-3925
Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Community Engagement
Community & Faith-Based Partnership Testimonials
See more testimonials and learn how to become a community partner.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Raptor?
- What is a portal and how do I get one?
- How are my volunteer hours tracked? Can I record my own?
- If I am part of a community organization, will my hours that are tracked be counted for them?
- What is the Code of Conduct and Volunteer Acknowledgements?