Yellowstone Schools Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Yellowstone Schools! 

We are grateful for your desire to make a difference in the lives of our students. The dedication you offer is truly life-changing. Your time and energy help ensure that every student at Yellowstone receives an excellent, faith-based education, and your commitment exemplifies the power of equity and the ability to break down barriers for our scholars.

For the best experience, please complete this application on a computer. Please note: All volunteers must complete a background check through Raptor at their own expense. The payment is made during Step 7 of the application process.

Volunteer Application Process
All volunteer information is kept secure and confidential. We invite you to follow the steps below to become a Yellowstone volunteer:

New Volunteers
Complete a volunteer application (required every 12 months).
Email volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org to schedule a 10-minute phone or virtual interview.
Attend one orientation session per year. RSVP by emailing volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org.
You may be asked to complete two virtual trainings: Child Abuse: Identification and Intervention and Mandatory Reporting (These take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes total.)

Returning Volunteers
Complete a volunteer application (required every 12 months).
Attend one orientation session per year. RSVP by emailing volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org.
You may be asked to complete two virtual trainings: Child Abuse: Identification and Intervention and Mandatory Reporting (These take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes total.)

Important:
The information you enter on your application must exactly match your government-issued ID, including your full legal name.
Please provide a valid email address so we can communicate with you regarding your application status and future updates.
Please note: Background checks are processed through Raptor and may take up to four weeks.

Please note your application will not be approved until you have completed all mandatory steps for the volunteer function you selected.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please email us at volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org

With gratitude,
Maricela Ramos

 

Personal Information

Please select the schools at which you wish to volunteer

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

Some volunteer roles are on an as-needed basis. Please note that most functions require the additional steps outlined on page 1.

If you don’t see a function that applies to you, please select "Other. " The volunteer coordinator will contact you to learn more.

If you need more information about these requirements or any additional steps, don't hesitate to contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org.

 

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 signing below, you acknowledge that you have read and reviewed the Yellowstone Schools Volunteer Handbook available at yellowstoneschools.org/volunteer, and you agree to abide by all rules, policies, and procedures outlined therein.

Please note thatvolunteer roles require the submission of your United States Social Security Number (SSN) in order to complete a criminal background check. Your SSN will be used exclusively for this purpose and will not be shared or stored for any other reason.

• If you pay for your own background check, it will be processed through JD Palatine, a secure, web-based background screening service.

• If Yellowstone provides financial assistance for your background check, it will be processed through SureHire. In this case, you will be required to provide the following information over the phone:

  • Social Security Number

  • Driver’s License Number

  • Driver’s License State of Issue

  ⚠️ For your security, please provide this information only over the phone to a Yellowstone Advancement Team member. Do not send your Social Security Number or Driver’s License information by email.

Driver’s License State of Issue

Please enter your payment information

All volunteers must undergo a criminal background check, and there is a fee associated with the screening. If you have any questions about the fee or need financial assistance, please email volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org.

 

Thank You!

Please click "finish" to successfully submit your application. We will review it per Yellowstone Schools' volunteer policy. We will notify you of your volunteer status within four weeks. If you have any questions, please email volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org. 

Thank you!

Maricela Ramos

Volunteer Coordinator

volunteer@yellowstoneschools.org