Clay County District Schools Volunteer Registration

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Clay County District Schools!

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Review Am I a Visitor, Level 1, or Level 2 Volunteer? to determine the appropriate application.

IMPORTANT: FIELD TRIP CHAPERONES MUST BE LEVEL 2.

LEVEL 1

Complete this application and pay the Level 1 fee at the end.

Fee Notice: The Level 1 fee is non-refundable if your application is denied, withdrawn, or you later apply for Level 2. The fee cannot be applied toward Level 2.

LEVEL 2

You must complete BOTH:

1. This application, selecting Level 2.

2. The required Level 2 Google Form (found at the end of this application).

Both steps are required for processing.

CURRENT LEVEL 1 VOLUNTEERS

To apply for Level 2, email volunteers@myoneclay.net for instructions.

TO AVOID DELAYS

Use your full legal name as shown on your government-issued ID and provide a valid email address.

Questions? Visit the CCDS FACE Page.

Personal Information

Please select the schools at which you wish to volunteer

Please only select schools where you will volunteer. Selecting schools where you will not be an active volunteer may result in unnecessary emails and will make it more difficult for schools to efficiently utilize their volunteers. 

Documents

Please upload a copy of the FRONT of your government issued ID. Your application cannot be processed without your valid ID.

Examples of valid government issued IDs include: Driver's License, Military ID Cards, Passport Cards, etc. If you have a question about acceptable forms of ID please email volunteers@myoneclay.net.

Note: The ID field is optional for student volunteer applicants.

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

Statement of Volunteer Service

I am volunteering my services to Clay County District Schools in order to improve the quality of the educational system. I understand that (1) during my time serving as a volunteer, I am not employed by the Clay County School Board; (2) as a volunteer, I am not receiving unemployment compensation benefits; (3) I do not expect nor do I desire any wages or compensation for the services for which I am volunteering; (4) as a volunteer, I am without any rights to health benefits in case of illness or injury; (5) I have no expectations of employment with the Clay County School Board; (6) I am aware that Level I and Level II background checks of volunteers may be made, per Florida Statutes; (7) and, if I am volunteering as a mentor, a FDLE background check may be made.  As a volunteer, I agree to abide by the rules, regulations, policies, and laws of the State of Florida, the Florida State Board of Education, and the Clay County School Board.  I agree that the aforementioned statements constitute the terms under which I am providing volunteer service; I hereby agree to these terms; and there are no understandings to the contrary. 

School Board of Clay County (SBCC) Acknowledgements

Assumption of Risk: Despite the risk of illness or injury and lack of medical insurance coverage from the School Board of Clay County (SBCC), I knowingly and voluntarily assume the risk of all injuries and/or illness that I may suffer as a result of my volunteer activities for SBCC and I knowingly and voluntarily waive any and all claims, actions, demand, or causes of action against SBCC and agree to hold SBCC, and each of its trustees, officers, employees, and/or agents harmless for any injury or damage that I may suffer as a result of my volunteer activities for CCSD, not amounting to gross negligence by SBCC. 

Waiver and Release: I release and forever discharge and hold harmless the School Board of Clay County (SBCC) and each of its trustees, officers, employees, and/or agents from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind and/or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the volunteer services I provide to SBCC. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges SBCC from any liability or claim that I may have against SBCC with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the volunteer services I provide to SBCC, not amounting to gross negligence by SBCC.  

I agree that it is my responsibility to notify the School Board of Clay County (SBCC) by way of contacting the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources if the status of my criminal history information changes in any way after the date on this form. 

I understand that completing this Volunteer Release Form to serve as a volunteer is an annual requirement.

I understand that I am signing my full legal name below as my digital signature, that I understand all above statements, and that the submitted information is true and accurate. I further understand that if I am applying for a Level 1 volunteer clearance, I am incurring a non-refundable cost that does not permit me to chaperone field trips.

Mandatory Reporting Acknowledgment

I understand that, while serving as a volunteer with Clay County District Schools, I am required to comply with Florida's mandatory reporting laws. If I know of, or have reasonable cause to suspect, that a child has been abused, abandoned, or neglected, I must immediately report my concerns to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Central Abuse Hotline, as required by section 39.201, Florida Statutes.

Reports may be made by:

Calling the Florida Abuse Hotline: 1-800-96-ABUSE (1-800-962-2873)

Reporting online through the Florida Abuse Hotline website.

By submitting this application, I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to comply with these mandatory reporting requirements. 

I understand that I will be automatically enrolled in a monthly monitoring program following the completion of my background check. This program will continuously monitor my public records, including criminal activity, and will notify Raptor and Clay County School District of any relevant updates.

Please Enter Your Payment Information

Before You Submit Your Level 1 Application Payment

Please read the following carefully before submitting your payment:

The Level 1 application fee is non-refundable. Refunds will not be issued if:

• Your application is denied.

• You withdraw your application.

• You later determine that you selected the incorrect volunteer level.

Choose your volunteer level carefully. Before submitting your application, review "Am I a Visitor, Level 1, or Level 2 Volunteer?" to ensure you are applying for the correct volunteer level based on your role and responsibilities.

 Important: All field trip chaperones must be approved as Level 2 Volunteers.

 If you pay for a Level 1 application and later need Level 2 clearance, your Level 1 application fee will not be refunded or credited toward the Level 2 application.

Thank You

Thank you for applying to become a volunteer with Clay County District Schools! We appreciate your willingness to support our students, staff, and schools.

Please review the Volunteer Handbook to familiarize yourself with the policies and procedures for volunteers.

Level 1 Volunteers and Student Volunteers
Your application is currently under review. Once the screening process is complete, you will receive an email notifying you whether your application has been approved.

Level 2 Volunteers
Please complete the following two steps to obtain your Level 2 clearance:

Step 1: Complete the Level 2 Volunteer Application.
Important: Do not schedule a fingerprinting appointment until you have completed this application.

Step 2: Contact Christin Little at christin.little@myoneclay.net to receive fingerprinting instructions.

For additional information about the volunteer process, please visit the CCDS FACE page by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser: CCDS FACE page

Thank you,

Clay County District Schools
Family & Community Engagement Department