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Support Your Teacher Community
Volunteer by giving your time in the free store or by creating academic resources to support our library of teacher-made resources.
Earn a Free Store Experience
Earn a Free Store shopping experience certificate to be redeemed by May 2026 for every 3 volunteer hours you complete.
Shop in the Free Store
Redeem your Free Store shopping certificate to get needed supplies for your students and save big!
About This Program
The Volunteer to Shop program was created to give teachers a meaningful way to earn a Free Store shopping experience while giving back to the educator community. Whether volunteering time in the Free Store to help stock shelves or pack orders, or contributing academic resources that support teacher development and classroom success, your efforts help ensure fellow educators get the tools they need to thrive — and students get the education they deserve.
Ready to Volunteer? Here's What to Do Next
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Welcome and Overview
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Getting Started
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How to Submit Your Hours
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How to Use Shopping Certificates
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How to Redeem Your Shopping Certificate
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Contact Us with Questions
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Volunteering Your Time in the Free Store
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Sign up to Volunteer to Earn a Shopping Experience
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Submit Your Hours
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Receiving Your Shopping Certificate
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Receive and Redeem Your Certificate
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What Teachers Are Saying About Classroom Central
Discover how our resources impact educators and their teaching experiences.
Opening the Free Store on Saturdays has been a real blessing. It enables me to get there without fighting traffic and without leaving school early. Thank you for that gift
Classroom Central Educator Network
Teaching can be incredibly challenging at times, but the value I find in it is beyond comparison. The moments when a student grasps a concept or grows in confidence make it all worthwhile. While there are certainly tough days, the rewards are immeasurable. Thank you so much for your support—it truly means the world and helps me keep pushing forward.
Classroom Central Educator Network
I want to thank Classroom Central for providing supplies for my students. The volunteers are always so kind. It is a blessing!
Classroom Central Educator Network
We just love the support and encouragement and selfless acts that you and this teacher community support shares and love the smiles of the people at the store and their help!!
Classroom Central Educator Network
I feel like we always need more for our classroom no matter what. Having the ability to use classroom central has been amazing. So thank you so much.
Classroom Central Educator Network
Thank you classroom central for providing almost everything my students need inside the classroom.
Classroom Central Educator Network
I want to shout of Classroom Central! I always want to go and pick up supplies because I need them. I feel like learners eat pencils. When I am not able to get to the store because I am at a late school, they send supplies. I am truly grateful. I was down to my last pencil box and a shipment was delivered with a bunch of pencils and needed supplies. Thank you!
Classroom Central Educator Network
Classroom Central is fantastic. I have been in education for almost 20 years and I see all the work CC does! Lately it has really picked up and been so supportive for teachers. I love you guys!!!
Classroom Central Educator Network
Ready to make a difference?
Register today to start earning volunteer hours and empower a community of dedicated educators!