Opportunities From: Champions For Learning

Volunteer: 26/27 Golden Apple Selection Committee

Volunteers review each Teacher of Distinction as a candidate for the Golden Apple by viewing teacher presentations and observing the practice in action in the classroom.


Time Commitment: Occurs October to February Between 55 - 65 hour commitment Attendance is required at committee meetings, teacher presentations, and school site visits to support the selection processNumber of teachers observed varies by subcommittee (12-18 schools per committee)
Special Considerations: Committee members must not have any immediate family currently teaching in CCPS public/charter schools

Program: Educator Programs

Volunteers review each Teacher of Distinction as a candidate for the Golden Apple by viewing teacher presentations and observing the practice in action in the classroom.


Time Commitment: Occurs October to February Between 55 - 65 hour commitment Attendance is required at committee meetings, teacher presentations, and school site visits to support the selection processNumber of teachers observed varies by subcommittee (12-18 schools per committee)
Special Considerations: Committee members must not have any immediate family currently teaching in CCPS public/charter schools

Program: Educator Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 34104

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: 26/27 Classroom Grant Selection Committee

Get a glimpse inside Collier County’s classrooms! Educators across Collier County have the opportunity to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $2,000 to support learning inside and outside of the classroom. Classroom Grants can be for any subject or grade level.

Read, review and score submitted grants to allocate funding provided by Champions For Learning’s donors (Note: Committee responsibilities may be completed remotely.)
Participate in the Classroom Grant Delivery Day

Time Commitment:

Occurs August to October
Between 30 to 60-hours depending upon the number of applications to review
Attend a kick-off meeting to review Champions For Learning’s rubric and guidelines for scoring

Program: Educator Programs

Get a glimpse inside Collier County’s classrooms! Educators across Collier County have the opportunity to apply for Classroom Grants of up to $2,000 to support learning inside and outside of the classroom. Classroom Grants can be for any subject or grade level.

Read, review and score submitted grants to allocate funding provided by Champions For Learning’s donors (Note: Committee responsibilities may be completed remotely.)
Participate in the Classroom Grant Delivery Day

Time Commitment:

Occurs August to October
Between 30 to 60-hours depending upon the number of applications to review
Attend a kick-off meeting to review Champions For Learning’s rubric and guidelines for scoring

Program: Educator Programs

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Jul 1, 2026 through Jun 1, 2027

Allow Groups: No