The Volunteer Office
(916) 643-7920

The Mission of the SCUSD Volunteer Office

To support the district in achieving its mission of  providing all students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful adults.

We do this by:

• Encouraging and facilitating the involvement of parents, community members and organizations in schools;
• Serving as a liaison to anyone requesting information about volunteering in the district;
• Supporting schools and program sites in the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers;
• Managing the district’s volunteer safety training and screening procedures for volunteers.

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The SCUSD Volunteer Office, managed by the Community, Health & Education Support Services (CHESS) unit, provides support for school sites to assist them in the safe and effective utilization of volunteers.  Working in partnership with SCUSD Human Relations/Personnel office, we oversee the sex offender check and fingerprinting/background check process for volunteers.  We work with local colleges and universities to formalize internship projects, develop partnerships with local community organizations wishing to undertake a community service project in the schools and serve as the primary district liaison to governmental agencies sponsoring volunteer programs of various types.  We also provide training to school sites on various topics to assist them in working with volunteers. 

Training topics include:

Recruiting Parent and Community Volunteers

Volunteer Screening Requirements

Developing an Annual Plan for Volunteer Utilization

Motivating and Retaining Volunteers

Evaluating Volunteers

Volunteer Record Keeping 

If you have questions about any of the above, call the Volunteer office at (916) 643-7920.

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•  Board Policy BP1240(a) 
   

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Who can be a Volunteer?

What are the types of Volunteer Opportunities?

How does someone become a Volunteer?

Safety and Legal Requirements
 

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