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Have an hour? Have a little more? There’s a way to help that fits.
Get involved
There's a spot for every family.
Give an hour or a season — however you show up, it adds up for Burr students and teachers.
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Volunteer
An hour or a whole season — events, classroom support, room parents and everything between.
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Come to events
Block Party, the 5K, meet & greets and family nights. Showing up is support.
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Join Friends of Burr
Become a member, join a committee, or bring an idea to a board meeting.
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Back school activities
Sponsor a program, donate supplies, or help fund a field trip for every student.
Committees
Find your crew.
Most of what happens at Burr happens through a committee. Here's what each one takes on — join the one that fits your time and interests.
Before you volunteer
Want to volunteer at Burr? 🐾
Before jumping in, CPS requires school volunteers to complete its volunteer registration and approval process.
New volunteer? Returning volunteer? Not sure which level you need? CPS walks you through everything here.
Get CPS volunteer approvedAlready volunteered before? CPS volunteer approval is renewed each school year.
Fundraising
Support Friends of Burr
Every dollar stays at Burr. Give once, give monthly, or chip in at an event — it all goes back to our students and teachers.
Every gift stays right here at Burr.
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