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Who has to fill out a VOLY application and undergo a background check?
Posted by:All volunteers who wish to volunteer in our schools must fill out a new online volunteer application and consent to a background check. Click on this link to fill out the application. FWISD Volunteer Application.
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What is involved in becoming an approved volunteer?
Posted by:A volunteer must complete an application, consent to a background check, and review the online orientation before completing the approval process.
- Go to FWISD Volunteer Application
- When filling out the application, be sure to check all required boxes and fill in all required fields.
- Application is processed within two days.
- When approved, the approval is good until June 30 of the current year.
Leaving any step out may delay a volunteer’s ability to begin volunteering on campus.
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How will a volunteer know if they have been approved?
Posted by:A volunteer with an “approved” status will receive a confirmation email letting them know the results and directing them to contact the school of their preference for current volunteer opportunities. A volunteer with non-clearance status will be directed to the Office of Professional Standards.
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What is the new check in and out process on campus?
Posted by:All volunteers are required to check in at the main office. For first-time volunteers, a photo identification is necessary for verification purposes. After completing their volunteer assignment, volunteers must return their visitor’s badge to the front desk.
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Can volunteers check themselves into a volunteer opportunity off site?
Posted by:Yes, you can add your hours if you create a volunteer portal when you are approved.
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What happens if a volunteer signs up for an opportunity but has to cancel?
Posted by:A volunteer must notify the campus and coordinator of the event/project if they need to cancel.A volunteer should inform the campus and event coordinator in case of cancellation.A volunteer should inform the campus and event coordinator in case of cancellation.