How to Support the Program
Arizona Tax Credit Program
The Arizona Tax Credit Program (A.R.S. 43-1089.01) allows any Arizona taxpayer to donate up to $400* to a school of their choice in support of extracurricular programs and get their entire donation back in the form of a tax credit. Contributions must be postmarked by December 31 of the year to which you want to apply your tax credit.
For more tax credit information call the Community Relations Department at (480) 345-3716.
*Individuals and couples filing jointly may take advantage of this tax credit. A maximum of $200 can be deducted per individual tax return, or couples filing a joint return may deduct a maximum of $400.
CONTACT MAJ FORE FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Ways to donate
• Make an online donation.
• Visit the TUHSD District Office at 500 W. Guadalupe Road from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to make a last-minute donation.
Volunteering at TUHSD
First, we want to thank you for your interest in working with our students! Our district processes hundreds of volunteers annually, and we must admit—we couldn’t provide the level of services that we do without our volunteers. These individuals provide support to our students in many different capacities, from activities to athletics. Our District wants to ensure that your processing as a volunteer is facilitated smoothly.
Chaperoning
Many of our extracurricular teams participate in overnight or out of state events. Theses events would not be possible without the support of parent volunteers that have been cleared by TUHSD as chaperons.
Here is how you get started:
How to become a Volunteer
Apply Online: Complete and submit the online Volunteer Application. Be sure to include contact information, including email addresses, for at least two personal references (these must be individuals who are not related to you.)
Contact Site Administration: Contact the school or department where you applied to serve and let them know your application is complete. Site administration must review your application to ensure that two Volunteer Reference checks were completed by your references before further action can be taken. IMPORTANT: If you did not include email addresses for references, the school/department administration must call them to complete the volunteer reference checks. This may cause some delays.
Electronic Request for Processing Sent by Campus: The school/department must complete an electronic form (a Volunteer PAR) requesting us to process you, and submit it to Human Resources.
Processing Appointment: A Human Resources Specialist will contact you to set a processing appointment when all of these steps are completed. Please do not come to Human Resources until you are contacted! Processing includes being fingerprinted as a volunteer at no cost to you. If you have a DPS fingerprint clearance card, please notify HR when you are called for the appointment. This will expedite processing. You will need to bring a photo ID when you come to HR for your appointment to be processed.
Fingerprints: Fingerprints are sent to the Arizona Department of Public Safety for processing. Processing takes anywhere from four to six weeks. Please note that you are not cleared to be on campus until your fingerprint report is returned by DPS!
Work Permit: Upon receipt of a clean background report from DPS, a Work Permit is issued and sent electronically to campus or department administration. At that time, you are cleared to be on campus. Your name will be added to an upcoming Governing Board Agenda for approval as a volunteer.
Please remember that your Work Permit is valid for one school year, from the date of approval through June 30. Your school/department must update your request to volunteer annually, but re-fingerprinting is not required.
Requirements for Volunteers
The volunteer will be under the direct supervision of a certified staff member at all times.
The supervising staff member will define the responsibilities of the volunteer.
Please Note: Student teachers, classroom observation learners, and interns are processed through the Human Resources Department Recruiting office. Please do not complete this form if you wish to student teach, do a classroom observation, or complete an internship. For more information about the process for student teaching, internships or classroom observations, please visit the Student Teaching & Internships webpage. - See more at: Volunteering for TUHSD