There are three types of volunteers:
o An Assistive Volunteer (DOES NOT REQUIRE CLEARANCES) - Any individual who voluntarily provides services to the school district, without compensation, and who works directly under the supervision and direction of a teacher or administrator employed by the district and does not provide direct services to students or have unsupervised contact with students. This type of volunteer does not need to obtain clearances.
Examples of Assistive Volunteer: Homeroom parents/guardians, individuals who volunteer to assist in the planning or conducting of classroom celebrations, concert/performance ushers, and individuals who help manage, officiate or perform functions ancillary to an athletic event or extracurricular activity.
o Independent Volunteer (REQUIRES CLEARANCES) - Any individual who voluntarily provides services to the school district, without compensation, and works under the general direction and supervision of a teacher or administrator employed by the district; and provides direct services to students or may, from time to time, have or may be reasonably expected to have unsupervised contact with students.
Examples of Independent Volunteers: Volunteer tutors, chaperones for field trips or overnight athletic or academic programs
o Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors (REQUIRES CLEARANCES) - Any individual who voluntarily provides services to the school district, without compensation and works under the general direction and supervision of a coach or student activity sponsor employed by the district; and directly supervises or instructs students engaged in the activity or may, from time to time, have or may be reasonably expected to have unsupervised contact with students.
Examples of Volunteer Coaches/Sponsors: Individuals who volunteer to serve on the coaching staff of an athletic team, volunteer athletic trainers or equipment managers, and choreographers, musicians and other individuals who provide instruction to students in the marching band or school musical.
Which Type of Volunteer Is Required to Have Clearances?Independent volunteers & volunteer coaches/sponsors are required to get clearances. Assistive volunteers are not required.