If you're wanting to get into teaching (elementary school), what volunteer work would look best on a resume?

Any kind of work with children. For example my university has a child daycare center and they get a lot of college aides who want to be elementary teachers. I’ve also worked two summers with kids in special education programs, which shows I have the capability to work with that population.

I worked at a homeless shelter and did tutoring while I was there. If I wanted to get into teaching, I’d imagine that would be something I would cite as experience helping kids learn.

Volunteering with United Way would be a good way, and also your local Big Brother Big Sister program would be excellent.

tutoring, museum guide, camp counselor, 4-H or Scouting.
You may also be able to volunteer in schools to monitor recess or cafeteria or assist teachers.

There are lots of volunteer summer-school programs (at least where I live). You might check into that.

Also teen centers/youth programs would give you a nice way to get practice with the local youth.

Cultural clubs too because they help you expand your knowledge on diversity.

Another suggestion. Ask around to see what types of organizations people on the school board or other school administrators participate in. Then volunteer there. It might help you land a good recommendation or even a job.

I think the other suggestions listed here are also great. :)

Libraries are always looking for volunteers, and they often need people to help with activities and programs in the children’s library. That would be a great way for her to volunteer with kids, and she’d be doing work very similar to what she’d be doing as an elementary school teacher.

Summer Camp jobs!