Support Students. Strengthen Classrooms. Change Lives.

Dayton students are facing challenges that go far beyond academics. Many are navigating instability, absenteeism, and a lack of consistent adult support. You can be the difference.

GrandParents Hands & Children Charities provides the human infrastructure that helps students show up, stay engaged, and succeed. When you volunteer, you become part of a movement that restores stability, connection, and hope for Ohio youth.

🛡️ Training & Support Provided

You will never be alone in this work.

We provide:

• Orientation & onboarding

• Trauma‑informed mentoring guidance

• Safety & background check instructions

• Ongoing support from our team

• Clear expectations and weekly structure

We make volunteering simple, safe, and meaningful.

🌱 Who You’ll Serve

We support students in grades K–12 across Dayton Public Schools — where the need is greatest and the opportunity for impact is highest.

Your support helps students facing:

• Chronic absenteeism

• Academic gaps

• Emotional instability

• School reconfigurations

• Virtual or inconsistent instruction

Your consistency becomes their anchor. 

✨ What Volunteers Say

“I didn’t realize how much one hour a week could matter. My student started showing up more — and smiling more.”

“The training made me feel confident. I knew exactly what to do.”

📩 Sign Up Today

Fill out our short interest form and our team will follow up with next steps, training, and placement options.

Your time is powerful. Your presence is healing. Your impact is real.