PENCIL Connect

Join the Community. Explore the opportunities. Make a direct impact.

PENCIL Connect is a free online platform and mobile app that houses volunteer needs and in-kind support for individual Metro Nashville Public Schools. Through this free community, members can:

Browse opportunities, such as family engagement, student celebration, teacher appreciation, and/or general volunteerism, to directly support schools across our city
Register for a service opportunity that inspires them
Join a directory of community members, who are available as a resource for educators, to share industry expertise – as a guest speaker, host of a job shadow or field trip, etc.
Stay in the know about PENCIL projects, and ways to support Metro schools
Connect with other PENCIL Partners, who are passionate about supporting our students and teachers

By giving time and talent, you are making a difference in the lives of Nashville’s future leaders

Interested in making a direct impact on a local school or classroom? Sign up for PENCIL Connect by completing the steps below:

STEP 1: Complete this form (click here), so PENCIL staff can create your Connect profile. After your profile is created, you will receive an email with next steps.

STEP 2: Check your email for instructions on how to access your profile, browse for opportunities, or to advertise engagement opportunities.

STEP 3: Log in to your profile and explore the opportunities to support our local schools.

Do you have a need for volunteers in your school?

Metro Nashville Public Schools leaders are invited to share those needs with PENCIL, so we can promote the opportunity within the PENCIL Connect community.

PENCIL Connect

Join the Community. Explore the opportunities. Make a direct impact.

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