Community Volunteers

Volunteer Clearance Options & Checklist HERE > 

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ALL Ongoing Community Volunteers Follow These Steps:

1. Apply online (above) to become an Oakland School Volunteer.
   If your application is approved, we will reach out with instructions for how to complete the following requirements.
2. Attend an Orientation session – registrations below.
   Learn about volunteer guidelines and expectations, supporting students’ social-emotional development, and keeping students actively engaged and learning.
3. Complete a Live Scan fingerprint criminal background check.
   We require this step to ensure all of our schools are safe places. You will need our unique “Request for Live Scan Service” form to complete this step. The results take from 2 to 14 days to arrive in our secure mailbox. There is a $44 fee for this service. You will receive more detailed instructions via email once your volunteer application is approved. Detailed HOW TO Here.
4. Mandated Reporter Training Requirement.
   As of January 2024, ongoing volunteers will be required to have completed mandated reporter training per Assembly Bill 506. You can read more here. Volunteers need to register and log on to this website to complete the training and then upload a screenshot of your completed training to a link that will be emailed to you.
5. Interview or Teacher Reference: You’ll need to complete a 15 minute interview with Ed Fund staff OR submit a reference from a teacher (form will be sent to you). If you’re part of a university group partnership, please indicate this on the application.
6. Upload tuberculosis clearance via email invitation. 
   Tuberculosis clearance is valid for four years. You will get more detailed instructions when your volunteer application is approved. Detailed HOW TO Here. Risk Assessment Form.
7. Submit a photo of yourself for your volunteer clearance badge.
   Use a color photo with your eyes open and facing the camera. No hats or sunglasses. (Please let us know if you cannot meet the photo requirements for religious or medical reasons.) Once you’ve completed the on-boarding requirements, you will be given a badge to wear every time you volunteer. This way, school staff knows you are fully cleared and safe to be an ongoing volunteer on campus.

Interested in returning to volunteering after taking a break? 
Check you clearance status here.