PGCPS VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
ANNUAL VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
All volunteers are required to complete the online volunteer application annually. If you previously completed a fingerprint background check/CPS clearance and were approved to serve as a volunteer, be sure to indicate that you are a “Returning Volunteer” on this application. Once approved, your eligibility as an approved volunteer will expire on the last day of school for each academic year.
NEW VOLUNTEER ONLY PROCESS
To ensure the safety of our students, PGCPS requires a fingerprint background check and Child Protective Services (CPS) clearance for each person who will provide volunteer services more than once each school year. Please note that this is a one-time requirement for all volunteers.
The total fee for these clearances is $61.00 per applicant. This fee is waived for parents/guardians of students who are approve
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You must bring a copy of the approval letter to your appointment. To schedule an appointment to complete the background screening process, please visit Fingerprinting and Background Office.
ANNUAL MANDATORY SAFETY TRAINING
All volunteers, both new and old must complete the annual Safety Training Modules. Once you complete the online volunteer application, you will receive an email confirming receipt of your application and assigning you a unique Volunteer Identification Number (VIN). Approximately 48 hours after your application is submitted, you will receive an email with a link to log in and complete the required training modules via the SafeSchools platform. You will use your VIN as your username to login and complete the required training modules. If it has been more than 48 hours and you did not receive an email with your training plan click here to begin your training. You must use the volunteer link and sign-in using your Volunteer Identification Number (VIN) in order to receive credit for completing assigned training as part of volunteer approval process.
VOLUNTEER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS
All parents interested in volunteering for PTO events should submit your Volunteer Training Certifications via the link below.
