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Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in assisting as a volunteer for TSD and the Statewide Outreach Center

The purpose of inviting volunteers to assist students in school is (1) to encourage participation to enhance school-based activities and academic learning, and (2) to increase communication and positive relationships between the school, parents, and community.

Parent Volunteer: a parent or guardian who currently has a child enrolled in and attending TSD, or is a member of the community who continues as a volunteer after his or her child has left TSD.

Community Volunteer: any member of the community who does not have a child enrolled at TSD and who wishes to undertake, without pay, a designated task that supports the school.


To get started, please complete our:

Volunteer Application

and submit it along with the following required documents.

 

  • You will find these documents for download within the application, as well as, listed below.
  • Once completed and signed, you will need to create electronic documents for uploading, either by scanning or taking a photograph with a smart phone.
  • Fingerprinting is not required for volunteer applicants.
Volunteer Applicant’s Required Documents:
  1. Criminal History Authorization
    • must be signed, scanned, and submitted with your application
  2. DPS Computerized Criminal (CCH) Verification
    • must be signed, scanned, and submitted with your application
  3. A copy of the FRONT side of your state ID
    • please make sure the images are clearly legible
    • you may scan or take a picture of your state ID and upload it to the application
  4. A copy of the BACK side of your state ID
    • please make sure the images are clearly legible
    • you may scan or take a picture of your state ID and upload it to the application

Please note:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Preference will be given to volunteers who have some sign language skills.
  • References provided for community volunteers must be current references with valid email addresses.
  • References provided will be contacted by email and asked to complete and return a reference form prior to us requesting the criminal history background check.
  • Incomplete volunteer applications cannot be processed.
  • If required volunteer or community service hours are needed, please outline all requirements, including anything needed from school staff members /supervisors.
  • Only applicants with a clear criminal history background check will be considered.
  • Volunteers may assist on a regular basis, occasionally, or for special events.
  • Volunteer placements are subject to availability/need and are neither guaranteed nor obligated.
  • Placements are filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Prior to an assignment, approved volunteers must also complete a brief volunteer orientation which includes a review of school policies and school safety training videos.
  • Applicants will be contacted and be able to sign-up for available volunteer openings once their application is approved.
  • Volunteer opportunities are typically only available during regular fall and spring school semesters, and not available during summer months or summer programs.
Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

You may refer to Board Policy GKG for more information about the TSD/SOC Campus Volunteer Program.