Thank you for your interest in volunteering in the Monroe School District! We have many opportunities available for families and community members to be involved in our schools. Below are just a few of our volunteer opportunities. We strive to find the perfect fit for our generous volunteers, so please don't let the list restrict your interest.

 

A volunteer application must be submitted every school year, which includes:

• Personal Information Collection
• Statement affirming understanding of: Confidentiality, Discrimination and Prohibiting Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying laws and procedures
• Criminal History Disclosure/WSP Criminal Background Check
• Acknowledgement that our Volunteer Handbook (Spanish version) has been read and verification that all volunteer requirements will be followed at all times

All volunteers must:

• Have an approved MSD volunteer application on file
• Sign in and out of the office and always wear an ID badge while on school grounds
• Wear appropriate attire
• Show respect for all students and staff
• Maintain confidentiality by sharing concerns regarding students with school staff only 
• Call the school if you are unable to attend a scheduled volunteer shift
• Stay home if ill

• Leave all personal items (including cell phones) in a locked car or at home

Volunteer Application  

Volunteer Requirements

Monroe School District values the support of volunteers and is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all students. Please review the following volunteer requirements and expectations.

Volunteer Application Process

All volunteers, except visitors and supervised one-time volunteers, must complete a Volunteer Application Packet before serving in schools or programs.

The application packet includes:

• Volunteer Application
• Volunteer Statements acknowledging understanding of:
  • Confidentiality requirements
  • Discrimination policies
  • Harassment, intimidation, and bullying laws and procedures
• Volunteer Criminal History Disclosure/WSP Criminal History Background Check
• Volunteer Reference Check

In some circumstances, as outlined in RCW 43.43.830, a full FBI fingerprint check may also be required. If required, the district will cover the cost of fingerprinting.

All volunteers age 14 and older who volunteer on an ongoing basis, including student mentors and high school volunteers, must complete the application packet.

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Annual Renewal Requirements

Volunteer application packets must be renewed each school year.

This annual renewal helps ensure that:

• Volunteer interests and availability remain current
• Emergency contact information is updated
• Washington State Patrol (WSP) screenings are completed annually

The building principal or designated administrator is responsible for reviewing and approving volunteers for service within their building.

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One-Time Volunteers and Visitors

Visitors and one-time volunteers generally do not need to complete a volunteer application packet if they remain under the direct supervision of school staff at all times.

Examples include:

• Grandparents visiting a classroom
• Guest speakers presenting to a class
• Parents or family members attending classroom parties or special events

These individuals:

• Must remain supervised by school staff at all times
• Should not be left alone with students
• Should not have unsupervised contact with individual students or groups

Field Trip Volunteers

Any volunteer accompanying students off campus on a field trip must complete the full volunteer packet and WSP screening before participating.

District employees attending field trips outside of their regular work site should also complete a volunteer application.

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District Employees as Volunteers

District employees volunteering at a school or site other than their regular workplace must complete a volunteer application. This ensures the volunteer site has:

• Current emergency contact information
• Updated background screening information

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Volunteer Expectations

All volunteers, including one-time volunteers and visitors, are expected to:

• Sign in and out at the school office
• Wear an identification badge while on campus/during volunteer activities
• Maintain professional boundaries with students
• Show respect for all students and staff
• Maintain confidentiality 
• Stay home when ill

For the safety and protection of students and volunteers:

• Relationships developed with students at school should remain school-based
• Volunteers should never be alone with a student outside the view of school staff or another adult volunteer