SEARCHWhere do I apply to volunteer?
Contact the school where you would like to volunteer. Site staff can explain available opportunities and the requirements for each assignment.
How will I know when I am approved?
The school site will notify you after you have completed all requirements and received approval. Do not begin volunteering while any required clearance is pending.
I was fingerprinted for my job or another district. Do I need to be fingerprinted again?
Yes, if fingerprint clearance is required for your SLUSD assignment. You must complete the SLUSD fingerprinting process. Previous fingerprint clearance cannot be transferred to SLUSD.
How much does fingerprinting cost?
Fees vary by vendor but are typically around $70. JS Live Scan & Notary offers a discounted $49 rate for SLUSD volunteers:
933 MacArthur Blvd., Suite 2C
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 945-0000
www.jslsn.com
SLUSD may waive fingerprinting fees for volunteers experiencing financial hardship. Contact the school where you plan to volunteer for information about approved vendors and the SLUSD fee waiver application.
Why can’t SLUSD obtain my fingerprint clearance from another employer or organization?
Fingerprint results and criminal-history information are confidential and specific to the agency that requested them. Another employer or organization cannot transfer its clearance to SLUSD. If fingerprinting is required, SLUSD must receive the results through its own process.
What if I have had a positive TB test?
A positive test does not automatically prevent you from volunteering. You must provide documentation of a chest X-ray or other appropriate medical evaluation showing that you are free of active tuberculosis and meet District requirements.
Do I need to complete Mandated Reporter Training for every school?
No. Volunteers age 18 or older complete the training once each school year. That completion applies at all SLUSD schools where they volunteer during that school year.
Who decides whether I am Level 1 or Level 2?
The school site administrator or designee determines the level based on the assignment’s duties and responsibilities. Volunteers do not select their own level.
Do all volunteers complete the District’s automated records and Megan’s Law screening?
Yes. All volunteers must complete the District’s required screening process before approval. Level 2 volunteers must also complete fingerprint and TB clearance.
Can I volunteer while a required clearance is pending?
No. You must complete every training, screening, and clearance requirement for your assignment before volunteering.