Volunteer Opportunities

Your dedication and diligence to our students mean the world to us and we would not be able to be successful without you. We love our volunteers because they contribute so much time and energy to our students and staff.

No experience required. We are looking for parents or guardians to help out in the following areas:

1) Event Coaches to help our event teams prepare for the competition.

2) Fundraisers who have a niche for creating fund raising activities.

3) Parental Volunteers with any special skills that may help the students or team.

4) Chaperones at Science Olympiad Events.

When You're Ready to Sign Up or if you have questions, Contact us by clicking Here!

As with any school volunteer opportunity you will need to be approved. Please see the requirements listed below. If you are unsure of the level you will need please email us at tpmsscienceolympiad@gmail.com

Science Olympiad volunteers need to have these clearances processed as soon as possible so we can start training. Completed forms can be turned into the office and to the attention of Science Olympiad.

There are two types of volunteers:

• • Level 1 (This will be the majority of people working with the Science Olympiad Teams)– This is the most common type of volunteer. Level I volunteers are allowed to work with students under the supervision of staff. Level I volunteers are not allowed to be left alone with students.

  • Level 2 – For volunteers who will work in isolation with students, e.g., Safety Patrol Coordinator, Robotics Coaches, Volunteer Band Instructors. Level II volunteers will have significant unsupervised contact with students.

Each Volunteer type must be approved by the school and District.

For Level II volunteers, please note that since this allows for “significant unsupervised contact with students” there are additional requirements that need to be completed.

Steps to be a Level I volunteer requires completion of the following:

1. Complete the following forms

   1. Level I Application (Megan’s Law) English: Megan's Law Level I (pdf) |Spanish: Ley de Megan – Nivel 1 (pdf)

   2. Volunteer Code of Conduct English: Volunteer Code of Conduct (pdf) | Spanish: Código de Conducta del Voluntario (pdf)

   3. Volunteer Code of Confidentiality English: Volunteer Code of Confidentiality (pdf) | Spanish: Forma para cambiar el lugar en que presta servicios de voluntario (pdf)

   4. Verification of COVID Vaccine or Negative PCR test [test to be done no more than one week before each volunteer date]

   5. Proof of identification/driver’s license [proof of identification/driver’s license to be shown at school site]

2. Applicant will turn in completed forms plus proof of a negative TB test to school site where they plan to volunteer. This test must be performed within the last 4 years. TB tests must be kept current to continue volunteering.

3. The school site will then notify you once your application is approved.

4. If you already have volunteered at a school site and wish to transfer to or add a new school, you must notify the new site and complete the transfer form, Transfer Request for Megan's Law (pdf). The new school site will notify you once the transfer is approved.

Steps to be a Level II volunteer:

1. Complete the following forms

   1. Level I Application (Megan’s Law) English: Megan's Law Level I (pdf) |Spanish: Ley de Megan – Nivel 1 (pdf)

   2. Volunteer Code of Conduct English: Volunteer Code of Conduct (pdf) | Spanish: Código de Conducta del Voluntario (pdf)

   3. Volunteer Code of Confidentiality English: Volunteer Code of Confidentiality (pdf) | Spanish: Forma para cambiar el lugar en que presta servicios de voluntario (pdf)

   4. Verification of COVID Vaccine or Negative PCR test [test to be done no more than one week before each volunteer date]

   5. Proof of identification/driver’s license [proof of identification/driver’s license to be shown at school site]

2. Request a Level 2 Approval form from the school site. The form must be signed by the school site and then brought to the District Office on:

   1. Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

   2. Thursday 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

3. Please be prepared to show a picture ID when you pick up the form.

4. This form will be exchanged for an application and Livescan Fingerprinting Form. Please be prepared to show picture ID when you pick up the form.

   1. Livescan runs fingerprints through databases of the CA DOJ (CA Department of Justice) and FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations). There is a $20 cost for the applicant. This is a mandatory requirement for Level II volunteers.

5. The school site will notify applicant once they are approved.

Volunteer Reminders

1. Individuals will not be allowed to volunteer until notified by the school site that they are cleared to begin.

2. When you come to volunteer, please sign in and out. All volunteers at each of our school sites are required to sign in at the office and put on a name tag. You must do this each day you volunteer. This helps us identify people on our campus and helps keep our kids safe. Thank you for remembering to do this!

3. If you plan to drive on a field trip: You will need to fill out this form: Private Vehicle Transportation for Student's off-site Student Experience. (pdf)

TB TESTS: All Level 1 and 2 volunteers need to have a current TB test on file with the school (not required for guests). TB tests are valid for 4 years. If you are submitting paperwork for a volunteer clearance for the first time, then you need a TB test completed within the past 60 days. Most health care plans will cover your TB test.

For additional information about volunteer process please visit the PUSD Volunteer page