What steps do I take to volunteer?

Our Office Manager & Volunteer Liaison manages the volunteer process, verifies required documentation, and confirms that volunteers are cleared to work with students. Volunteers must maintain current clearance each school year.

✋🏽 Volunteering with Staff or Students

Before volunteering directly with staff or students, adults age 18 and older must complete the following:

1. Fingerprinting & Background Check

   • Volunteers must receive clearance through ISM-authorized criminal background and sex offender registry checks.

   • Fingerprint clearance records expire after six years and must be renewed upon expiration.

   • Volunteers are responsible for Live Scan and background check costs. Financial assistance is available for those who need help covering these fees.

2. TB Risk Assessment

   • The assessment may be completed by your healthcare provider.

   • ISM Doctor Volunteer offers the assessment at no cost through our online form.

3. Volunteer Application & Emergency Information Form

   • Complete the form and update your information as needed.

4. Confidentiality Agreement

   • Required once.

5. ISM Boundaries Policy – Volunteer Agreement

   • Required annually.

6. Sex Offender Registry Clearance

   • Volunteers must have a record clear of violations requiring sex offender registration.

   • ISM may verify registration status through the California Megan's Law Website.

7. Volunteer Handbook Agreement

   • Read the Volunteer Handbook and complete the agreement annually.

🚙 Driving on a Field Trip

Volunteer drivers must complete all volunteer requirements above, plus the following:

1. Valid Driver's License

   • You must have a current, valid state-issued driver's license.

2. Volunteer Driver Application & Pledge Form

   • Required annually.

Volunteer drivers must also have their valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, and proof of insurance with them for each field trip. The staff member leading the trip will verify these documents before departure.

How do I find volunteer opportunities?

Volunteer opportunities are shared throughout the year. You can:

• Speak with the Office Manager & Volunteer Liaison or your child's teachers.

• Respond to volunteer opportunities posted through ParentSquare.

• Connect with the Community Connection PTO to volunteer at school-wide events.

• Ask the Community Connection PTO about becoming a Room Parent.

How do I log my volunteer hours?

ISM asks families to contribute three hours per month for the first student enrolled, plus one additional hour for each additional student. Participation is entirely voluntary, and volunteer hours are not required for admission or continued enrollment.

You can record your hours in either of the following ways:

• HelpCounter: Sign in and out using the front-office computer when volunteering on campus.

• ParentSquare: Manually enter completed volunteer hours through the ParentSquare website or app. View ParentSquare's instructions for reporting volunteer hours.

When volunteering on campus, please check in at the front office and wear the provided volunteer/visitor badge. Badging helps us maintain campus security and account for everyone on campus during emergencies and drills.

How do I volunteer as a Service Learner?

Service Learners must complete the applicable volunteer requirements listed above.

Once TB and fingerprint clearances have been completed, Service Learners may come to campus to complete any remaining required documentation with the Office Manager & Volunteer Liaison.

Please see the flyer below for additional Service Learner information.