Volunteering with HCS

Hampton City Schools values and promotes the engagement of families and the community in our schools.  These interactions and opportunities strengthen the experiences of our students, provide the community with direct knowledge of learning taking place in our schools, and enhance the relationships and bonds within our community.

In order to be able to provide our students, staff, families and community a safe and secure environment in which to learn, we must have a protocol in place that establishes the procedures for volunteering with Hampton City Schools sponsored activities.  This protocol is in place for the safety and security of everyone and establishes a consistent process to apply to become an HCS volunteer.

Volunteer applications must be completed annually.  All approved applications expire June 20 of each year.

Want to be a Volunteer with HCS?

Before completing your volunteer application, please note that individuals selecting volunteer roles as overnight/ weekend chaperone, band, choir, or academic booster, or volunteer coach MUST complete a fingerprint background check, which may delay your approval. 

Additionally, only select Volunteer Coach as a volunteer role if you have an existing arrangement with the school’s principal or athletic director.

Those volunteers requiring fingerprint background checks will be notified via email within 3-5 days of application.

 Please only select these roles if you plan to serve in these roles.

1. Apply using the Volunteer Application (English) Volunteer Application (Spanish)
2. Anyone requiring a fingerprint background check must report to HCS Human Resources, 3rd Floor, Ste 314, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA, anytime Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.  A photo ID is required. Fingerprints must be completed within 30 days of application.
3. Once approved, please feel free to schedule volunteer times at your Hampton City School.

Process for Volunteer Athletic Coaches

1. Apply using the Volunteer Application (English) Volunteer Application (Spanish)
2. Complete the Coaching Application and ensure the form has been signed by the school’s Athletic Director and Principal.
3. Completed Coaching Application is to be submitted to HCS Human Resources, 3rd Floor Ste 314, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA
4. Complete necessary background check in HCS Human Resources, 3rd Floor, Ste 314, One Franklin Street, Hampton, VA.  Please be sure to bring a photo ID.
5. Once you have been approved, you will receive an email, and a Volunteer Coach Badge will be provided to your building’s athletic director/ administrator.
   

Volunteer Expectations

• All volunteers MUST be approved before reporting to a school for a volunteer activity and MUST be on the approved volunteer list for HCS.
• Participate in volunteer orientation under the direction of the Principal or designee for the specific volunteer experience.
• Obtain and wear an identification badge while in the school.
• Respect the authority of school personnel;
• Abstain from assuming responsibility instruction.
• Never assign grades or disciplinary action.
• Exhibit dependability and always notify the school if unable to complete a scheduled volunteer task.
• Volunteers in the building are at the discretion of the building principal and may be subject to change at any time.