Washoe County School District Volunteer Application

We appreciate your interest in volunteering for the Washoe County School District Volunteer Program. Our district offers a variety of activities you may choose from when volunteering your time. Simply complete and submit a volunteer application and upon approval you will receive instructions on next steps.

It is very important that the information you enter on the application matches your government issued identification card including your full legal name. It is important that you provide a valid email address so you can be notified as to the status of your application and for future communication. If you are unable to provide an email address, you use the district’s email address. All information collected on the application will remain confidential and not be shared outside the volunteer program.

Important! If you are applying to be an Unsupervised Volunteer (out of state, overnight field trips), please download and complete the Department of Public Safety Waiver and complete the fingerprinting process by downloading the Volunteer FPX form. These two completed forms will need to be uploaded during the volunteer application process.

If you are applying to be a Non-paid Coach, please download and complete the Department of Public Safety Waiver and complete the fingerprinting process by downloading the Coach FPXform. These two completed forms will need to be uploaded during the volunteer application process.

If you have any questions about the application, please call your child's school or Volunteer Services at 775-348-0346.

Thank you,
WCSD Volunteer Services

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: 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 VolunteerServices@washoeschools.net 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 documents are required by the state to authorize clearance within this school district: government issued identification such as a driver's license, identification card or passport.

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

I understand and agree that while a visitor/volunteer on District property or at a District activity, I may have access to confidential student information. I understand and agree that by signing this document, I will maintain complete confidentiality regarding the information I obtain in such capacity. I understand and agree that I will not divulge to anyone any matters discussed, including discussions by District employees or any student behaviors/interactions, written materials or computerized records which I view.

I understand and agree that if I receive calls or contacts from anyone requesting information from me regarding any District information, that I will follow established procedures of the District regarding disclosure of information. I understand, in accordance with WCSD policy and Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 202.3673, 202.265), individuals who possess a valid Concealed Carry Weapon (CCW) Permit are not permitted to carry a concealed firearm on their person or in their vehicle while on school property or at a school-sponsored event.

I affirm that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all the information in this application, Board Policy 1500, Administrative Regulation 1501, and Administrative Regulation 1502, to include my duties under Nevada State Law to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect, and that all the information I have provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that the District reserves the right to verify all information on this application form and that any false statements or failures to disclose information may be sufficient to disqualify me as a volunteer. I hereby authorize the District to obtain information relating to my current and / or previous employment, education, and personal history records. I agree to release and hold the District and its agents harmless from all suits and claims arising out of and in conjunction with my volunteering at the District.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I understand, agree with, and will comply with the above.

PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION If my minor child is applying as a Washoe County School District (“District”) volunteer, my signature below shall operate as my consent and approval on behalf of my minor child, which shall include consent and agreement to follow the foregoing consent provisions on behalf of my child. I, the undersigned parent/guardian, agree to release and hold the District and its agents harmless from all suits and claims arising out of and in conjunction with my child/ward volunteering at the District. In case of an accident or illness, the acting supervisor has my permission to secure medical attention as deemed necessary and if unable to communicate with me immediately.

Name

Signature

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

Thank You

Your volunteer application has been successfully submitted and will be reviewed per the district’s volunteer policy. In the near future, you will be notified as to your volunteer status. If you have any questions, please call the school that your volunteer application is associated with or Volunteer Services at 775-348-0346.