Volunteer Application for Alachua County Public Schools

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Alachua County Public Schools! Some updates to volunteer procedures are coming soon. You can start the process by completing your volunteer application if you choose to do so, we are not processing applications at this time as we make changes. If you are scheduled to volunteer before July 21, please reach out to us at Volunteers@gm.sbac.edu OR 352-955-6760.

When completing your application, please use a computer or i-pad to ensure that you can see all of the questions clearly. Also, be sure all information matches your government-issued ID, including your full legal name. It’s crucial to provide a valid email address for notifications and future communications regarding your application status.

For transparency and eligibility, please answer all legal questions truthfully and thoroughly. Because you will be volunteering with children, we are required by law to ask you about any criminal history you might have. We must ask you if you have any convictions of felonies and/or misdemeanors which could include criminal traffic offenses such as DUIs, driving with a suspended license, drag racing, speeding more than 30 mph over the speed limit, etc. Florida law defines “convicted”; as meaning a determination of guilt as a result of a trial or the entry of a plea of nolo contendere, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld or whether you have had records sealed or expunged. Please make sure to check the box on the application under functions indicating if this applies to you. The fact you may have a criminal history does not, in and of itself, mean you cannot volunteer. We are required by law to consider the nature of the offense, how long ago the offense occurred, and other factors.

If you have any warrants, or have criminal charges pending, or are a party to an incomplete pre-trial diversion program or deferred prosecution agreement, you will not be able to volunteer until those matters are resolved to the satisfaction of the district. 

Remember, applications need to be renewed each school year, and all 2024-25 applications expired on June 30, 2024. As part of safety protocols, volunteers and visitors may be asked to present a photo ID each time they visit. Additionally, a national check of sexual predator registries is conducted upon check-in each visit. 

If you encounter any issues with the application process in Raptor, try using a different internet browser.

Thank you again for applying. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

School Volunteers and Partners in Education Team

volunteers@gm.sbac.edu or 352-955-7250 x 6411

Personal Information

Please select the schools at which you wish to volunteer

Please select the functions from the list below. (select all that apply)

Please select the organization(s) on behalf of which you are volunteering (if not applicable, select "None")

Please read the disclaimer below and provide your signature

By providing your signature, you are agreeing to abide by the rules and regulations of the District Volunteer Program.

Thank You

PLEASE click FINISH at the bottom of your screen to submit your volunteer application.  While we revise our procedures, we will not be reviewing volunteer applications on a regular basis.  If you will be volunteering between July 1 and July 21, please call our office so that we can review your application per the district’s volunteer policy. If upon review your application is missing information or we need you to make a revision, we may try to email or call you. If you have any questions, please contact the school you are applying to or the School Volunteer Office. 

School Volunteer Office

352-955-6760

volunteers@gm.sbac.edu