Volunteering
Volunteer Clearance Requirements
Note: Volunteer clearance is valid for the current school year only. Returning volunteers must re-register each school year.
Tier 1: One Time Only
Example: One-Time Guest Speaker, College Advisor, or Career Consultant
- Sign In/Out at the Main Office
- Follow any site-specific requirements and procedures
Tier II: Single-Day Excursion
Examples: Chaperone and/or Driver for single-day field trips
- Follow any site-specific requirements and procedures
- Livescan Fingerprinting
- TB Clearance
- Drivers License and Proof of Insurance (if driving students)
- Online training via Target Solutions:
- Mandated Reporter Training (1 Hour)
- Student/Staff Boundaries (45 minutes)
- SB 848 Pupil Safety
Tier III: Ongoing Volunteer
Ongoing volunteer under the direct supervision of a teacher or other credentialed staff member at all times.
Examples: Returning Speakers/Chaperones
- Obtain approval from Site Principal
- Sign In/Out at the Main Office
- Follow any site-specific requirements &
- procedures
- Livescan Fingerprinting
- TB Clearance
- ASCC Waiver
- Volunteer Clearance Packet
- Online training via Target Solutions:
- Mandated Reporter Training (1 Hour)
- Student/Staff Boundaries (45 minutes)
- Drivers License and Proof of Insurance (if driving students)
- SB 848 Pupil Safety
Tier IV: Ongoing, Limited Supervision
Ongoing volunteer primarily supervised by a teacher, but may have periods of working alone with students.
Examples: Classroom Assistants, Club Advisors/Mentors, Overnight/Extended Field Trip Chaperones
- Obtain approval from Site Principal
- Sign In/Out at the Main Office
- Follow any site-specific requirements &
- procedures
- Livescan Fingerprinting
- TB Clearance
- ASCC (Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate)
- Volunteer Clearance Packet
- Online training via Target Solutions:
- Mandated Reporter Training (1 Hour)
- Student/Staff Boundaries (45 minutes)
- Drivers License and Proof of Insurance (if driving students)
- SB 848 Pupil Safety
Volunteer Clearance Request
Please register as a volunteer via the SMUHSD Volunteer Portal.
If you have any questions, please contact the SMUHSD Human Resources Department:
Download the Volunteer Clearance Frequently Asked Questions PDF.
Download the Volunteer Portal Instructions PDF.
