This guide introduces volunteer opportunities in the schools to older persons. The first section describes the challenges of meeting the needs of a generation at risk, preparing today's students to be tomorrow's workers, easing the pressures on overburdened schools, and generating support for education. The second section describes the opportunities for school partnerships, including information on volunteers in the schools, benefits to schools and communities, and bringing the generations together. The third section describes the commitment to becoming a school volunteer, either through working directly with students or working behind the scenes. Questions for potential volunteers to ask themselves and to ask the school program coordinator are included, along with lists of rights and expectations for volunteers. The resources section lists persons and organizations in the community that can provide information about school volunteer programs, along with three national organizations: Retired Senior Volunteer Program, ACTION; National Association of Partners in Education; and Volunteer--The National Center. (CML)