Three simple steps to getting started with Two Rivers Public Charter School this year!

If you need any assistance, please contact us at info@dctutormentor.org or at 202-688-1261.

Program Information

Volunteer Program

DCTMI connects community members with Two Rivers PCS to support in-school and after-school tutoring needs and other volunteer opportunities. Spend as little as 30 minutes a week or as much as you can tutoring Math, English Language Arts (ELA) or STEM and book club activities, supporting arrival and dismissal, the bi-annual book fair, and more!

Subject & Other Areas of Support

Volunteers can get involved in the following ways:

  • Daytime support with Math, English Language Arts (ELA), STEM activities, and book club activities
  • After-school Math and English Language Arts (ELA) tutoring
  • Arrival/dismissal support
  • Updating bulletin boards (once a month)
  • Weekly Community Meeting support
  • One-time event support (see the ‘Dates’ section)

Dates

Volunteers are accepted on a rolling basis once the background check process is complete (see below). Your application is much anticipated! MacFarland operates according to their 2025-26 Academic Year Calendar here.

Two Rivers PCS is also seeking one-time volunteers to support with:

  • Quarterly Perfect Attendance Celebration
  • 2025 Fall Book Fair (Nov. 10 through Nov. 14)
  • 2026 Spring Book Fair (Mar. 30 through April 4)
  • 5th grade 2026 Promotion Ceremony (June 11 & 12)

Application Process

To schedule an appointment, use the MPD Appointment Scheduler portal.

  • Click on “Fingerprinting”
  • Click on “Appointments” under Schedule an Appointment
  • Under Service, select “Fingerprints – Charter School”

All appointments will be honored at the following location:

Civilian Fingerprint Section
441 4th Street, NW, Room 550 South
Washington, DC 20001

Please note:

  • There is a $42.00 cost is associated with obtaining a background check.
  • On the date of your appointment, bring with you a photo ID.
  • Enter your contact information into this form. Once complete, Two Rivers will enter your information into HireRight’s system.
  • You will receive an email from HireRight (noreply@hireright.com) with a login link to complete the background check process.

Sign up to start volunteering!

Email your background check confirmation to docs@dctutormentor.org  with the subject title “Two Rivers PCS Background Check” and complete our Volunteer Preference form to indicate your interest and availability to start volunteering. We will connect you with Two Rivers PCS’ staff to officially start tutoring!
 
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions! Call 202-688-1261 or email info@dcTutorMentor.org.
 
In the meantime, we invite you to stay up-to-date DCTMI programming and events by following our social media pages (@dcTutorMentor on InstagramFacebook and TikTok), signing up for our newsletter, or keeping an eye on our website! We’re excited to get you started!
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