FCPS Volunteer Application

We appreciate your interest in volunteering with Frederick County Public Schools! FCPS is proud to offer a variety of volunteer opportunities you may choose from when volunteering your time. To volunteer, please ensure to complete the entire volunteer process:

• Step 1: Complete this Registration Form

• Step 2: Complete the Required Training - Follow detailed directions provided also at the time of registration to create a guest account in Unified Talent. 

• **TIP: We highly recommend that you right-click to open the training link in a new tab. Once your training has been completed, return to your registration page to sign and submit the registration form. Missing this step will result in an INCOMPLETE volunteer application and delays in processing. 

• Step 3: Await for Approval 

• You will receive an email notification from Raptor upon approval of your completed application. Keep this for your records as verification of your completed and approved status. 

Please note: It is very important that the information you enter on the application matches your state issued or federal ID including your full legal name. Additionally, it is important that you provide a valid and unique email address so you can be notified as to the status of your application and for future communication. All information must be the same (name and email) between your registration and training profiles to ensure timely processing.

If you have any questions about the application, please contract our volunteer support team.

Thank you,

FCPS Volunteer Center Team

Personal Information

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 below and provide your signature

Important: To avoid losing your application progress, please right-click any links and select “Open Link in New Tab.”

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) values community involvement as an essential part of student success. By volunteering, I understand that I may assist school staff, serve as a positive role model, and support enriched educational experiences for students and myself.

Acknowledgements & Consent

By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree that:

• All information provided is accurate and complete. Inaccurate or incomplete information may result in denial of volunteer approval.
• FCPS reserves the right to approve or deny volunteer service at any time, including upon each school building check-in, at the discretion of school administration and/or central office staff.
• My volunteer application is subject to review during each visit to an FCPS school/building. 
• I will maintain strict confidentiality of all student, staff, and school information seen or heard during my volunteer service.
• I agree to comply with all FCPS Policies and Regulations. Policies referenced in training may not be all-inclusive. A complete list is available on the FCPS website.

Mandatory Training Requirement – READ CAREFULLY

Submission of this form does NOT complete the volunteer approval process.

• I understand that I must complete the required online Volunteer Training through Unified Talent (available in English or Spanish).
• My application will NOT be approved until the training has been successfully completed.
• Submission of this form serves as electronic acknowledgment that I will complete the required training and follow all FCPS expectations and procedures.

Next Step: REQUIRED

• Step 1: Volunteer Registration – Complete (this form)
• Step 2: REQUIRED Training

To complete your training, please see these detailed instructions on how to create a “guest account” in Unified Talent and complete the training.

Important Training Note:

Your complete name and email address must match EXACTLY to what was used on this registration form. Any variation (nicknames, alternate emails, etc.) can cause delays. To avoid issues, use information that matches a government-issued ID.

FCPS Employees:

If you are a current FCPS staff member, complete the volunteer training listed under “Recommended Courses” in Unified Talent. *Do not create a guest account.*

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 request to speak with a volunteer representative.