RPS Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Richmond Public Schools! Whether you wish to volunteer individually or as part of a group, regularly or occasionally, we have opportunities for everyone.

To get started, please complete and submit an online application. Most of our volunteers are also required to complete a criminal background check at a cost of $6 every year. This will be done during the application process and may be paid only with credit, debit, or other purchasing cards. We do not accept cash, check, or invoiced payments.

Richmond Public Schools prioritizes student safety and security, so please be aware that certain prior conduct may disqualify a volunteer applicant. Volunteers will not be approved for the following reasons:

Conviction or adjudication withheld for a felony offense.
Any pending criminal charges that would disqualify the applicant from employment with Richmond Public Schools.

Please review the qualifications carefully before submitting your application. Ensure the information you enter matches your government-issued ID, including your full legal name, and provide a valid email address for communication about your application status and future updates.

Upon submission and approval of your application, you will receive notification of the next steps. If further information is required, we will contact you via email with instructions.

IMPORTANT: Please remember that you must check in at the front office and sign in via the Raptor system EVERY time you arrive at an RPS school or facility. The volunteer portal will track your hours and activities.

For any questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Engagement at 804-584-7916 or volunteers@rvaschools.net.

Personal Information

Legal First Name

Address Line 1

Legal Middle Name

I don't have a middle name

Address Line 2 / Apt # / Building #

Legal Last Name

City

Maiden Name

State/Province/Region

Gender

Postal/Zip Code

Date Of Birth

Phone Number Phone number is required

Affiliation

Preferred Language (for future communications)

Please note: Volunteers are required to have an active email address. Emails will be sent to the address you provide to inform you of the status of your application.

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 RPS’ Volunteer Program. One or more of the volunteer activities you have selected may require you to provide your United States social security number so a criminal background check can be performed. Your social security number will only be used for this purpose and we do not retain this information.

Name

Signature

By signing your name you agree to all the above statements. Use the mouse or touch screen to sign.

Please enter your payment information

A criminal background check is required and there is a fee of $6 for the screening. Payment is necessary to complete your volunteer application. If you are unable to pay this fee, please contact us at volunteers@rvaschools.net.

Volunteer Application

Name on Card

Postal/Zip Code

Indicates required fields

Thank You

Thank you for applying to serve as a volunteer with RPS. Your volunteer application has been successfully submitted. Your application will be approved once you have successfully completed a volunteer orientation session. You can sign up for an upcoming orientation at the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/volunteer-orientation-communities-in-schools-of-richmond-tickets-686968540397

If you have any questions, please contact us at volunteers@rvaschools.net.