Volunteer Application Process
VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS OPEN ON MAY 27 FOR THE 2025 - 2026 SCHOOL YEAR
We are eager to welcome both new and returning volunteers!
As a volunteer, you:
- Enhance student learning by being a role model
- Foster community engagement by working with other parents
- Support teachers and staff in meaningful ways
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Classroom Volunteer
- Room Parent Volunteer
- Campus Volunteer
- Filed Trip Chaperones
- and more!
For RETURNING Volunteers:
- Log into the Volunteer Management System using your existing email account (this will ensure your previous information is pre-populated).
- Clearance for TB is valid for a period of up to four (4) years for continuing volunteers
For NEW Volunteers:
- Log into the Volunteer Management System using your existing email account or register for an account (Step by step instructions can be found HERE).
- Volunteers must submit clearance of TB prior to starting volunteer service. All prospective volunteers are required to have the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire administered by a licensed health care provider. If there are no risk factors identified, a Certificate of Completion is provided by the health care provider for clearance, and the prospective volunteer must submit a copy of this to the school or office.
- Please take a look at the TB Risk Certificate: If you feel you have no TB risk factors, The Region North Wellness & Immunization Clinic Zelzah Site can administer a certificate of completion at no cost. The clinic is located at 6505 Zelzah Ave. Reseda, 91335. Their phone number is: (818) 654-1652. You do not need an appointment. Walk-ins welcome from 7 am to 2:30 pm.
For LAUSD Employees:
- Log into the Volunteer Management System using your existing email account
- Please select "Parent/legal guardian of a child at a LAUSD school" and "Other type of volunteer." Then select "I am employed by LAUSD" and enter your information.
Please feel free to reach out to Community Rep. Gabriela Knutson with any questions at: [email protected] or by phone at: 818.886.2266.
Thank you for your volunteer service at Los Angeles Unified!
The newest version of the Guide to Volunteering is available for download at https://www.lausd.org/Page/10443.
Volunteer Application Process
- Any person interested in participating in a school’s volunteer program, including continuing volunteers, prospective virtual volunteers, prospective on-campus volunteers, LAUSD employees, community members and interns, must complete the online volunteer application in the School Volunteer Management System.
- A volunteer can access the online application at https://volunteerapp.lausd.net.
- If a person does not have access to the necessary technology to complete the online volunteer application, the school will designate an employee to assist in completing and submitting the online application with the person. Volunteers serving at more than one LAUSD school must have an approved online application for each school before they can begin service.
- Tuberculosis clearance, including a screening or negative test result, is to be provided to the school site before the campus begins the processing of the application. The form, which can be provided to a medical provider, is available at https://www.lausd.org/Page/9647.
- A waiver of liability is required to participate in on-campus volunteering in the LAUSD School Volunteer Program, showing agreement with the terms and release of liability. This is completed directly on the application.
- Once the online volunteer application is completed and submitted electronically, the application may be approved or denied by the site principal or the principal’s designee.
- The Office of Student, Family and Community Engagement provides a final review before approving the application.
School Site Application Review Process
For Tier II and III volunteers, the school/office must review the application to ensure all required fields are completed. Next, the school/office must approve or deny the online application for all individuals applying to become volunteers. The school principal/approver must verify and approve that the prospective volunteer has met all requirements, including:
- Completed the application which is to be kept on file at the school site.
- Electronically signed the application and Volunteer Commitment Form
- Passed Megan’s Law clearance through https://www.meganslaw.ca.gov. This step is required and completed by the school site before the application is approved.
- Registered Tuberculosis clearance, which is populated by review of the screening or test results provided by the volunteer.
- Submitted fingerprinting (For Tier III volunteers)
- See BUL - 6746.4 English | Spanish for more information. The release of the Bulletin with up-to-date procedures will be released soon.
(Updated May 27 2024)
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CLEARANCE
Volunteers must submit clearance of TB prior to starting volunteer service. Clearance for TB is valid for up to 60 days prior to service for new volunteers and period of up to four (4) years for continuing volunteers. All prospective volunteers are required to have the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire administered by a licensed health care provider. If there are no risk factors identified, a Certificate of Completion is provided by the health care provider for clearance, and the prospective volunteer must submit a copy of this to the school or office. Continuing volunteers with TB clearance must repeat the TB clearance certification every four (4) years.
Volunteers must submit clearance of TB prior to starting volunteer service. Clearance for TB is valid for up to 60 days prior to service for new volunteers and period of up to four (4) years for continuing volunteers. All prospective volunteers are required to have the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire administered by a licensed health care provider. If there are no risk factors identified, a Certificate of Completion is provided by the health care provider for clearance, and the prospective volunteer must submit a copy of this to the school or office. Continuing volunteers with TB clearance must repeat the TB clearance certification every four (4) years.
LAUSD Volunteer Docs & Forms:
2024- 2025 Guide to Volunteering in Los Angeles Unified: On-Campus and Virtual Volunteers ENGLISH | SPANISH
2024- 2025 Guide to Volunteering in Los Angeles Unified: On-Campus and Virtual Volunteers ENGLISH | SPANISH
Attachment II - TUBERCULOSIS PHYSICIAN CLINIC FORM ENGLISH | SPANISH
BUL-6746.4- Establishing and Administering School/Office Volunteer Programs - ENGLISH | SPANISH
BUL-6746.4- Establishing and Administering School/Office Volunteer Programs - ENGLISH | SPANISH
SELECTED FAQ's
For more information and additional FAQ's, please review the LAUSD Guide to Volunteering: Virtual and On-Campus HERE.
What are the Safety/Security Clearance Requirements?
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CLEARANCE - Volunteers must submit clearance of TB prior to starting volunteer service. Clearance for TB is valid for up to 60 days prior to service for new volunteers and period of up to four (4) years for continuing volunteers. All prospective volunteers are required to have the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire administered by a licensed health care provider. If there are no risk factors identified, a Certificate of Completion is provided by the health care provider for clearance, and the prospective volunteer must submit a copy of this to the school or office. Continuing volunteers with TB clearance must repeat the TB clearance certification every four (4) years.
MEGAN'S LAW/SEX OFFENDER CLEARANCE - Any volunteer applicant whose name appears on the Megan’s Law online database is prohibited from serving as a District office volunteer and as an on-campus school volunteer in any capacity for any length of time, including for one-time activities.
What are the VIRTUAL and ON-CAMPUS volunteer requirements?
For more information about volunteering, please visit the Volunteer Application Process page HERE.
For any questions or technical difficulties regarding the LAUSD Parent Portal, please contact Topeka's Community Representative via email ([email protected]) or in-person (818-886-2266).
Please contact Gabriela Knutson if you are experiencing technical difficulties or don't have internet access to the LAUSD Volunteer Portal and are still interested in volunteering for Topeka.
For any questions or technical difficulties regarding the LAUSD Parent Portal, please contact Topeka's Community Representative via email ([email protected]) or in-person (818-886-2266).
Please contact Gabriela Knutson if you are experiencing technical difficulties or don't have internet access to the LAUSD Volunteer Portal and are still interested in volunteering for Topeka.
Topeka Contact Info
Address: 9815 Topeka Drive, Northridge, CA 91324
Tel: 818-886-2266
Fax: 818-885-7682
Office Hours (M-F):
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM