Once you have received the information from the school, you can complete the online volunteer application.

Before you start: Please read through the information below and have your required documents ready. The Raptor VolunteerSafe system does not save applications that are left unfinished. If you submit an application without the required documents, the application may be deleted and you may need to start over.

A volunteer is someone who provides service to the District without being paid by the District. Volunteers may be parents or guardians, District employees, family members, or members of the community.

• Volunteers must be 18 years or older.

• All volunteers must complete the District's approval process before volunteering.

• Volunteer approval must be renewed each school year.

• The requirements will depend on the type of volunteer assignment.

Not every volunteer assignment requires the same level of screening. The District will determine the appropriate level based on the assignment, how often you will be around students, and whether you will be working directly with a certificated staff member.

Level 1 — Field Trips, Coaches & Other Frequent Activities

This level is for volunteer assignments that involve frequent or extended contact with students or situations where the volunteer may not always be directly supervised by a certificated staff member.

Examples include:

• Field trip chaperones

• Coaches

• After-school activities

• Other assignments with frequent or extended student contact

Requirements:

• Complete the District-required Mandated Reporter Training each school year.

• Complete TB clearance and provide the required documentation.

• Provide a valid government-issued ID.

• Complete the online volunteer application each school year.

• Complete fingerprinting (Live Scan) if required.

• Complete any other requirements identified by the District.

All field trip volunteers are required to complete fingerprinting.

Level 2 — Classroom & On-Site Volunteers

This level is for volunteers who regularly volunteer at a school and have ongoing contact with students while working under the direct supervision of a certificated staff member.

Examples include:

• Classroom helpers

• Regular classroom volunteers

• Library or campus volunteers

• Other recurring school volunteers

Requirements:

• Complete the online volunteer application each school year.

• Provide a valid government-issued ID.

• Complete TB clearance and provide the required documentation.

• Complete the District-required Mandated Reporter Training each school year.

• Complete any other requirements identified by the District.

Level 3 — Occasional School & Classroom Visits

This level is for volunteers who are helping at school only occasionally, generally one or two times during the school year, and who will be directly supervised by a certificated staff member.

Examples might include helping with a classroom activity or a one-time school event.

No additional screening requirements apply to Level 3 volunteers unless the District determines otherwise.

Please complete the steps below in the order listed.

If Mandated Reporter Training and TB clearance are required for your assignment, both must be completed before you submit your volunteer application.

1. Complete Mandated Reporter Training

If required for your volunteer assignment, complete the District-required Mandated Reporter Training.

This training must be completed each school year.

Please save your Certificate of Completion. You will need it when completing your volunteer application.

2. Obtain TB Clearance

If TB clearance is required for your assignment, you will need to complete this through your own medical provider.

Your provider can complete the TB Risk Assessment form or provide other documentation showing that you have completed the required TB clearance.

You may not need to have a TB test. Your medical provider will determine whether a test or other follow-up is needed based on the assessment.

Please contact your medical provider to find out how they would like you to complete the process.

3. Complete the Volunteer Application

Once you have completed the requirements that apply to your assignment, you can complete the online volunteer application.

You will need to:

• Upload your required documentation, including TB clearance when applicable.

• Upload a valid government-issued ID.

• Enter your information exactly as it appears on your ID, including your full legal name.

4. District Review & Fingerprinting

Once your application is submitted, the District will review it and determine whether there are any additional requirements for your volunteer assignment.

Fingerprinting is required for all field trip volunteers and for volunteers who will be alone with students or working with students outside the direct supervision of a certificated District employee.

If fingerprinting is required, we will email you instructions and the required fingerprinting form.

We ask volunteers who are able to pay for their own fingerprinting to do so. If the cost would be a financial hardship, please let us know. We will help with the cost.

If the District is paying for your fingerprinting:

Fingerprinting must be completed at the UPS Store on Calistoga Road using the District's instructions.

If you are paying for your fingerprinting:

You may take the District's fingerprinting form to any Live Scan location in Sonoma County. Fees vary by location. Current fees are approximately:

• Rolling fee: $25–$45

• California Department of Justice (DOJ): $32

• FBI: $17, if required

Please wait for the District to send you instructions before completing fingerprinting.

5. Wait for District Approval

Once you have completed all of the requirements that apply to your volunteer assignment, the District will notify you when you are approved.

Submitting an application does not mean you are approved to volunteer.

Please wait until you receive confirmation from the District before beginning your volunteer service.

Once you submit your application:

1. We receive your application and review the information and documents you provided.

2. We determine whether anything else is needed based on your volunteer assignment.

3. If fingerprinting or another requirement is needed, we will send you instructions.

4. Once everything is complete, we will notify you that you are approved.

5. You can begin volunteering after you receive District approval and any instructions from the school.

If you have questions about the volunteer application, need help with the application, or would like to check on the status of your application, please contact the Rincon Valley Union School District Human Resources Department.

Email: volunteer@rvusd.org
Phone: 707-542-7375

We are happy to help!

As a volunteer, you may have access to private information about students and families. Volunteers are expected to keep student information confidential and follow District policies, school rules, and the direction of District staff.

Our goal is to make volunteering a positive experience while making sure our schools remain safe places for students and staff.

The Superintendent or designee may deny or revoke volunteer privileges when necessary to protect the safety of students or the interests of the District.