Would you like to volunteer?

Staunton schools welcome the assistance of community members in various aspects of school life. To ensure the safety and security of all children and staff members, anyone interested in volunteering is required to complete the packet of information for volunteers and return it to the district at least five days prior to the volunteer assignment. The application form can be found on the Staunton CUSD #6 website in the documents section.

1. The volunteer application form provides the preliminary information needed to consider your interest in volunteering. Please complete this application form in its entirety and return it to the district.

2. Disclosure and Authorization - To ensure the safety of each and every student, the school district will complete a background check on each individual interested in volunteering. The check may consist of the following:

• Fingerprint check – Required for those with direct and daily contact with students.

• Nationwide criminal background check – As required by the district insurance carrier/District Policy

• Nationwide Sex Offender Registry – Required by law

• State Sex Offender Registry – Required by law

• Child Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry – Required by Law

• Any other checks as required by law

• References listed on the application – As necessary/applicable

• Employer(s)/Previous employer(s) – As necessary/applicable

You are asked to complete the Disclosure and Authorization Form and return it to the district.

3. The Summary of Rights explains your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This information is for you to read and keep.

4. Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status - Each volunteer is required to become familiar with the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act and sign the acknowledgement form included with this information. Please return this form to the district. Upon complete review of your application form and appropriate verifications, the district will notify you of acceptance to volunteer with the district. This process may take up to 10 days to complete.