Volunteers In Public Schools (VIPS)

Interested in volunteering at FVHS? Click on the Volunteer Application and submit your information.

What is VIPS?

VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) is a program of the Huntington Beach Union High School District. It is exciting adult involvement in education that has developed nationwide. It is involvement where it really counts. All volunteers at FVHS are required to fill out the online volunteer (VIPS) application each school year.

Program Goals

• Bridge the gap between schools and community for enhancement of learning opportunities for youth.

• Extend and enrich educational programs by making available talents and resources of business persons, civic members, retirees, parents, and community members.

• Promote positive school and community relationships.

What are the needs?

• August Registration

• Textbook Distribution/Return

• 8th Grade Preview Day

• Graduation

• Assembling materials

• Booster Groups

• Business Partners

• Chaperones

• Clerical

• Donations (Services and Equipment)

• Library Assistance

• Speakers

• Test Proctors

• Tutoring

What are the rewards?

Your contributions to education brings both personal satisfaction and set an example in community leadership for our students. The school, students, and community gain active and informed participants.

Are you a VIPS?

Did you know FVHS has MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS for all volunteers? All volunteers regardless of their volunteer activity level must be VIP'd.

This is a 4 step process

1. Fill out the online VIPS (Volunteers In Public Schools) application. This is MANDATORY FOR ALL VOLUNTEERS. The VIPS application needs to be filled out every school year.

2. Provide a current negative TB test result OR see our school nurse for a TB Risk Assessment. This is for volunteers who will have frequent or prolonged contact with students. This step needs to be done every 4 years. Online TB Assessment

3. Get fingerprinted and cleared through the district. If you require fingerprinting, Jodi Kohanek the CRC (Community Resource Coordinator) will email you the form after you complete the online VIPS application. This is for volunteers who are overnight chaperones, volunteer coaches, drivers, in a classroom on a regular basis or who have frequent or prolonged contact with students. This step only needs to be done once.

4. For all volunteers who drive students you need to fill out a Volunteer Driver Form. This is mandatory and required for all volunteer drivers. This step needs to be done every school year.