District Volunteer Application

Bonita Unified School District welcomes parents, families and our local community members to visit our campuses and volunteer in compliance with our commitment to student safety.

You are only required to complete this online application if you fall under one of the below categories. All of the below will be required to provide a TB and Fingerprint Clearance. All other individuals will be classified as a visitor and will complete the sign in process at the school site.

• Has direct contact with students and may be sole adult with student(s) on school field trip

• Volunteer coaches regardless of number of hours served

• Has direct contact with students and may be sole adult with student(s) in classroom or other school-related activities on or off school grounds

• Assists in the classroom or other school activities more than four (4) times per year or sixteen (16) total hours per year

• Serves as an overnight chaperone

Thank you,
District Volunteer Coordinator

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

Please note: An email will be sent to the email address entered to inform you of the status of your application. If you do not have access to email, please enter reed@bonita.k12.ca.us and a district administrator will call you regarding the status.

Please select the schools at which you wish to volunteer

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

Documents

The following document is required to volunteer at Bonita Unified School District. In accordance with Health and Safety Code 121545, volunteers must show proof of tuberculosis clearance obtained within the past six (6) months. Individuals can use their own healthcare provider or use free/low-cost community clinics to obtain TB screening. If you do not have your TB screening available for upload, please provide a copy to your school site and they will process accordingly.

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

All volunteers are required to abide by our code of conduct.

• I will sign in at the main office immediately upon arrival.

• I will wear or show volunteer identification whenever required by the school to do so.

• I will use only adult bathroom facilities.

• I will never be alone with individual students without the express permission of school authorities or the supervising teacher.

• I will not contact students outside of school hours without permission from the student’s parents.

• I will not exchange telephone numbers, home addresses, email addresses, social media contacts or any other home directory information with students for any purpose unless it is required as part of my role as a volunteer. I will exchange home directory information only with parental and administrative approval.

• I will maintain confidentiality outside of school and will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have related to student welfare and/or safety, i.e. bullying, harassment.

• I will not transport students without the written permission of parents or guardians or without the express permission of the school or district.

• I will not disclose, use or disseminate student photographs or personal information about students, self or others.

• I will notify the school principal if I am arrested for a misdemeanor or felony sex, drug or weapon-related offense.

• I will only do what is in the best personal and educational interest of every child with whom I come in contact.

• I will follow all District policies, procedures and applicable laws.

• I will wear appropriate attire.

• The District is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace. Employees and volunteers are strictly prohibited from being intoxicated, under the influence, or involved in the use, possession, or sale of controlled substances in any quantity while on District premises, or during any school-sponsored programs and extracurricular activities. Medications prescribed by a physician that do not impair performance are exempt. Any violation of this policy will result in immediate dismissal from volunteer service.

This is a tobacco-free district. Tobacco products, including vaping devices, shall not be used on District premises or during any school-sponsored program and extracurricular activity.

Name

Signature

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

Thank You

Thank you completing step 1 of the volunteer application process.

If this is a renewal application, and you have already completed a fingerprint background check, we will be in touch regarding your volunteer status.

If this is a new application, your next step is to complete a fingerprint background check. Bonita Unified accepts fingerprints processed at any LiveScan facility. You will need to provide this form when completing the background check: http://do.bonita.k12.ca.us/documents/Parents/Volunteer%20Live%20Scan.pdf

A nearby suggestion is:

Post Masters Plus of La Verne 1407 Foothill Blvd. La Verne, CA 91750 (909) 596-0039

For additional LiveScan facility locations, visit www.certifixlivescan.com.

Thank you,

District Volunteer Coordinator