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Volunteer Opportunities for Parents, Community Members, and Students

Thank you so much for your willingness to donate your time and energy to the students of Charlottesville City Schools.  We sincerely appreciate your dedication to our students and our schools and look forward to working with you.  By lending your services, you help forward our mission of being an interconnected, equity-focused school community committed to providing the skills and knowledge needed for lifelong learning, engaged citizenship, and personal fulfillment. Through your active involvement in CCS, you contribute to both teaching and learning, and you demonstrate the value of giving back. Thank you so much for committing to our young people and we look forward to seeing you soon.

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Volunteers vs Visitors

Who is a Visitor, and Who is a Volunteer?

We welcome both to our schools. Volunteers require training (see below).

Visitors

  • Come to the schools as observers of school events or to attend a meeting.
  • Often visit only their own teacher or their own child.
  • Typically come for a short period of time.
  • Often only come to the school office, a meeting room, or a school celebration.
  • Do not require training.

 

Volunteers

  • Come to the school in the role of helper. They receive an assigned task.
  • Often work with small groups of students.
  • Can help at a one-time event or may come help regularly.
  • May work throughout the school, campus, or on field trips.
  • Complete online training & registration form (and for level 2 volunteers, complete a background check).
  • Visitors
    Visitors are welcome at our school and do not need to complete training. However, all visitors must follow School Board policies and conduct expectations. Entry is through the main entrance only, and all visitors must sign in at the front office and present a government-issued photo ID at each visit. Examples of visitors include those dropping off items, attending parent/teacher conferences, or joining school events like a morning meeting. We look forward to seeing you!
  • Level 1 Volunteers
    Level 1 volunteers help at school events or in classrooms on a one-time or ongoing basis. Roles may include classroom helper, teacher’s aide, recess or dismissal support, tutoring, mentoring, or chaperoning day field trips. All volunteer work is done under the supervision of CCS staff. Level 1 volunteers are required to watch our online training and complete the volunteer registration form linked below. Thank you for supporting our students and staff through your time and care.
  • Level 2 Volunteers
    Level 2 volunteers may supervise students without staff present. Examples include volunteer coaches or chaperones for overnight trips. In addition to online training and the registration form, Level 2 volunteers must complete a background check and sex offender registry check. This process can take up to six weeks. Volunteers may not begin until clearance is received. Please contact the staff member you plan to work with if you're interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer.

Volunteer Training

Who should complete the Volunteer Training Process?

Anyone interested in becoming a Level 1 or Level 2 Volunteer should complete the online training and registration form. Visitors do not need to complete the training or registration form, and current CCS Employees do not need to complete the training.

Here is our process to volunteer:

Step 1: Watch the Cville Schools Volunteer Training Video, which covers information in the CCS Volunteer Handbook.

Step 2: Watch the VDOE Recognizing Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect video (highly recommended) CCS Child Abuse & Neglect Policy

Step 3: Complete the Cville Schools Volunteer Application Registration Form

How long does it take to complete the volunteer process?

Once you complete the three steps, applicants will receive an email confirmation upon approval.  You cannot volunteer or provide services in any capacity until this notice is received.  Volunteer status is good for the remainder of the academic year.  

  • For Level 1 volunteers, processing can take up to 2 weeks.
  • For Level 2 volunteers, the background check can take up to 6 weeks.

Non-Classroom Opportunities

  • The Adult Learning Center welcomes volunteers to assist with GED and ESL classes. Contact the Adult Learning Center at 245-2815 for information.

Student Volunteers

  • Different schools also organize service activities through clubs and classroom activities. Check with your school to learn more about ways to get involved.