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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.