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Staff

Meet the team responsible for Springfield School Volunteers programs and services:

Denise N. Cogman
Denise N. Cogman
President and CEO
Denise has held the position of President and CEO of Springfield School Volunteers since 2006.
Patricia Hanson-Staples
Patricia Hanson-Staples
Director of Programs and Services
Patricia is responsible for executing SSV's internal marketing and communications strategy and for ensuring and assessing the effectiveness of our programs and services.
Jennifer Valentin
Jennifer Valentin
Coordinator of Volunteer Processing and Placement
As SSV's first line of contact, Jennifer is often the first person you speak to if you call or visit SSV. She oversees the screening and matching of all volunteers.
Katherine Gasque
Finance and Administrative Support Specialist
Alexa Smith
Coordinator of Marketing and Outreach

Volunteer Opportunities

Just one hour a week can make a difference in the life of a young student. Volunteers encourage students and inspire them to reach their potential.

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Dryden Read Aloud

Program: Read Aloud | Openings: 14 | Location: Mary A. Dryden Elementary

Beal Read Aloud

Program: Read Aloud | Openings: 14 | Location: Alice B. Beal School

Glenwood Read Aloud

Program: Read Aloud | Openings: 15 | Location: Glenwood Elementary School

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Volunteer Spotlight

Kevin West

Role: Library Assistant and Math Tutor

Kevin has been volunteering with SSV for over 6 months, connecting with students and teachers alike.

Name: Kevin West
I am a: Library Assistant and Math Tutor Van Sickle Middle School.
I have been a Springfield School Volunteer for: 6 months.
I became a Library Assistant and Tutor because: An article I read on MassLive.com indicated Van Sickle Middle School only had a 56 percent graduation rate. I wondered, what happens to the other 44 percent? I thought I could help Van Sickle Middle School by volunteering and looked for available positions on the Springfield School Volunteers website.
By being a Library Assistant and Tutor I have learned: Children will only go as far as we take them. As an African-American male I see certain children gravitate towards me and I know my presence matters. I’ve learned that my actions and interactions with the students and teachers can have a profound and continuing effect.
My favorite thing about mentoring/tutoring is: As simple as seeing the smiles on students faces. If they’re happy, I’m happy!

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“I have been participating in the Read Aloud Program for the past 10 years and had planned to make this my last year, but my experience was so heartwarming and I loved every minute of [it.] I am anxious to return next month.”

– Marjorie Hurst, Volunteer

Marjorie Hurst, Volunteer

“Thank you very much. I just wanted to say that helping in our schools has truly been a life changing event for me. I should be paying them for letting me help.”

– Don Dorn, Jr., Volunteer at Samuel Bowles School

Don Dorn, Jr., Volunteer at Samuel Bowles School

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Springfield, MA 01103
413.787.7100 Ext. 55697

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