In existence for eight years, VIP has traditionally offered on-campus tutoring during the school year. Volunteers called VIPs support teachers and students by providing one-on-one and small group instruction in reading and math to the most at-risk students in PVSchools. The 130 volunteers that makeup VIP have become an integral tool for K-8 teachers to provide the individual support some students need to succeed. More than 37 percent of these highly qualified volunteers are retired educators. Points of Light has awarded Volunteer In Paradise certification to be a Service Enterprise. VIP joins the top 11% of nonprofits nationwide in volunteer management and organizational performance and is the only school district with a program in Arizona to hold this prestigious distinction. Achieving this certification signifies that VIP has the capability and management expertise to strategically use volunteers to improve the performance of the organization. The rigorous process took 12 months to complete, and entailed partnering with ASU Lodestar who provided coaching and training to the VIP Administrator and the Leadership Team. VIP will be up for recertification in 2024.