Volunteering with Hampton City Schools

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

 

To provide a safe and secure environment for students, staff, families, and visitors, Hampton City Schools has established procedures for all volunteers. These procedures ensure a consistent and thorough process for becoming an approved volunteer.

Volunteer Application Information

Volunteer applications must be completed annually. All approved volunteer applications expire on June 30 of each year.

Before You Apply

Please read all volunteer role descriptions carefully before selecting volunteer opportunities within the application. Certain volunteer roles require a fingerprint-based background check. Selecting a role that requires fingerprinting will delay the approval process until all requirements have been completed. Volunteers requiring fingerprint background checks will be notified of their status by email after their application has been reviewed.

 

Anyone required to complete fingerprinting must report to:

 

Hampton City Schools Human Resources
One Franklin Street, Suite 314
Hampton, VA 23669

 

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

 

A valid photo ID is required. Fingerprints must be completed within 30 days of notification.

 

Once approved, volunteers may coordinate volunteer opportunities directly with their assigned school.

Examples of volunteer opportunities that require fingerprinting include, but are not limited to:

• Overnight or weekend chaperones
• Booster club volunteers
• Other positions involving increased access to or supervision of students

Please only select volunteer roles that you intend to serve in. Selecting roles that require fingerprinting when they are not needed for your volunteer activities may significantly delay your approval.

If you are unsure which volunteer category applies to your intended service, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator before submitting your application at: hcs-volunteer@hampton.k12.va.us

Volunteer Application

Apply using the Volunteer Application (English) | Volunteer Application (Spanish)

Volunteer Expectations

All volunteers must:

• Be approved before participating in any volunteer activity.
• Participate in any required volunteer orientation provided by the principal or designee.
• Obtain and wear appropriate identification while volunteering.
• Respect the authority and direction of school personnel.
• Support, but not assume responsibility for, student instruction.
• Refrain from assigning grades or administering disciplinary action.
• Demonstrate dependability and notify the school if unable to fulfill a scheduled volunteer commitment.
• Follow all Hampton City Schools policies, procedures, and confidentiality expectations.

Volunteer participation is subject to the discretion of the building principal and may be modified, limited, or discontinued at any time.

Applicants may also review the Virginia Barrier Crimes List for additional information regarding volunteer eligibility requirements.