How to volunteer
Volunteers
Volunteers Make a Difference
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is proud of its strong tradition of community engagement and volunteerism. We are incredibly grateful for the time, energy, and talents that our volunteers bring to our schools. Your support directly enriches the educational experience for our students and strengthens the bonds within our school communities.
Students are our number one asset, and your involvement whether in the classroom, on field trips, at events, or behind the scenes helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive. Thank you for choosing to be part of this important work.
Before beginning service, all volunteers must complete MDUSD’s clearance process. As part of this process, principals will first review and approve volunteer applications. After site approval, the district’s Human Resources team will complete the final clearance steps, which include background checks, TB verification, and other state and district requirements.
To learn more about volunteering, including details about the clearance process and volunteer categories, please review the MDUSD Volunteer Handbook and FAQ documents linked below.
We look forward to working together in support of an outstanding school year. Thank you for your partnership.
Comparison of Roles and Clearance Requirements
|
Category |
Description |
Supervision Required |
Examples |
Clearance Needed |
|
Visitor |
Engages in school-related activities as an observer or participant without student supervision. |
No direct student supervision |
Attendance at school performances, meetings, or events |
No |
|
Volunteer Level 1 |
Provides limited volunteer service (up to 2 times/year) |
Does not supervise students without a district staff member present |
Helping at a school/event twice a year under staff supervision |
*Level 1 Form *Some form of ID *Site Administrator *Approval *Must follow district/school site policies *Follow the schedule, role, and duration set by site administrators |
|
Volunteer Level 2 |
Provides ongoing volunteer service without transport duties |
Does not supervise students without a district staff member present |
Regular classroom helper, library assistant, field trip chaperone etc., but does not transport students |
* MDUSD Volunteer Application * LiveScan *TB *Some form of ID *Site Administrator Approval *Must follow district/school site policies and chaperone guidelines *Follow the schedule, role, and duration set by site administrators |
|
Volunteer Level 3 |
Ongoing volunteer who is authorized to transport students. |
Does not supervise students without a district staff member present (unless driving for a school-related event) |
Volunteer driver for athletic events or field trips |
* MDUSD Volunteer Application *LiveScan *TB *Valid Driver’s License *Site Administrator Approval *Meets district requirements for transportation of students for school related trips including auto insurance coverage level requirements *Follow the schedule, role, and duration set by site administrators *Must follow district/school site policies and chaperone guidelines |
Limited Volunteer Information Form
Level Two Volunteer Application
Level Three Application - Transportation of Students Form
Live Scan (Fingerprint) Locations
School Volunteers & FERPA Video- PLEASE WATCH
Tuberculosis (TB) Information:
TB CLEARANCE: Contact your physician for a current tuberculosis (TB) clearance, required by law. If you do not have a physician, you can contact Concentra. (contact form - Spanish). The Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form, a form from the California Department of Public Health, which may be an option in lieu of a skin test (your physician will determine). Please allow for the 48 hour reading requirement if a skin test is necessary. Proof of TB clearance cannot be older than 60 days. Please note, TB clearance must be renewed every four years and is the volunteers responsibility to update.
Volunteer Work/Project Request Form
The purpose of this process is to support “true” volunteerism. It is to be used for one time site improvement projects using only non-paid volunteers. Please complete and return this request to the Director of Maintenance, Operations and Facilities at least 30 DAYS PRIOR to the starting date of the planned activity.
QUESTIONS ABOUT TB TESTING/RISK ASSESSMENT?
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