Volunteer Information
Volunteer information
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Volunteer information
Volunteer Program Information and Requirements
Gridley Unified School District welcomes parents, students, and community members to volunteer in support of our schools. Your involvement strengthens our school community and supports student success.
To begin, please complete the Volunteer Application. Depending on the nature of your volunteer service, you may be required to have fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis (TB) test results on file with the Human Resources Department.
Before You Begin Volunteering: Required Steps
All volunteers must complete the following prior to starting any volunteer activity:
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Submit a completed Volunteer Application
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Meet all volunteer clearance requirements (as determined by Human Resources with clearance information below)
Reminder: All volunteers must sign in at the school office upon arrival and sign out when leaving campus.
Megan’s Law & Sex Offender Clearance
All volunteer applicants are screened through the California Megan’s Law database:
🔗 www.meganslaw.ca.gov
🔗 www.meganslaw.ca.gov
Any applicant listed as a registered sex offender is prohibited from volunteering in any capacity—including for one-time events.
Volunteer Clearance Requirements
The need for fingerprinting and TB testing depends on the type of volunteer activity:
✅ REQUIRES Fingerprinting & TB Test
For individuals who:
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Volunteer regularly or long-term
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Are on school grounds or inside classrooms
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Have direct interaction with students
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May be alone with students (e.g., field trips)
Examples:
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Classroom aides volunteering more than once
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Field trip drivers
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Volunteer coaches
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Anyone volunteering more than 16 hours/week
🚫 DOES NOT Require Fingerprinting & TB Test
For individuals who:
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Are under direct supervision of a staff member at ALL times (including emergencies)
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Participate in one-time or limited-contact activities
Examples:
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Parents observing their child’s classroom
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Guest speakers or job-shadow hosts
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Dance chaperones (one-time only) with staff supervision
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Volunteers at athletic events (one-time only) with limited student contact
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Currently enrolled students volunteering
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is fingerprinting required?
To ensure the safety of our students, fingerprinting provides a secure way to confirm a volunteer is legally permitted to serve in a school environment, per state law.
To ensure the safety of our students, fingerprinting provides a secure way to confirm a volunteer is legally permitted to serve in a school environment, per state law.
2. What if I have an old offense on my record?
Each case is reviewed individually and confidentially. Minor offenses like traffic violations or older DUIs may not disqualify you.
Each case is reviewed individually and confidentially. Minor offenses like traffic violations or older DUIs may not disqualify you.
3. Will my fingerprints be shared with other agencies?
No. Fingerprints are processed only through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI for school-related purposes.
No. Fingerprints are processed only through the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI for school-related purposes.
4. How long does fingerprint clearance last?
Fingerprinting does not need to be repeated unless your legal status changes (e.g., a new conviction) or you have been removed from the volunteer list due to an extended period of time not volunteering. You may check with Human Resources if you have fingerprinted with the District previously to see if new fingerprint clearance is required.
Fingerprinting does not need to be repeated unless your legal status changes (e.g., a new conviction) or you have been removed from the volunteer list due to an extended period of time not volunteering. You may check with Human Resources if you have fingerprinted with the District previously to see if new fingerprint clearance is required.
5. Do I need clearance to attend events like plays or award ceremonies?
No. Attending school events as a guest does not require fingerprinting or TB testing.
No. Attending school events as a guest does not require fingerprinting or TB testing.
6. I’ve been fingerprinted for another job. Can those results be used?
No. GUSD requires a separate fingerprint clearance specifically for volunteering with the district.
No. GUSD requires a separate fingerprint clearance specifically for volunteering with the district.
7. How do I know if I need fingerprinting? Ask yourself:
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Will I volunteer more than once?
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Will I be on campus with students?
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Will I be alone with students?
If you answer YES to any, you will need fingerprint and TB clearance through GUSD.
8. Who keeps track of volunteer clearance?
GUSD’s Human Resources Department maintains all fingerprint and TB test records for active volunteers.
GUSD’s Human Resources Department maintains all fingerprint and TB test records for active volunteers.
9. Why is a TB test required?
Under Health and Safety Code §121545, volunteers must show proof of tuberculosis clearance within six (6) months prior to beginning service.
Under Health and Safety Code §121545, volunteers must show proof of tuberculosis clearance within six (6) months prior to beginning service.
10. Where can I get a TB test?
You can use your personal healthcare provider or a low-cost community clinic for TB screening.
You can use your personal healthcare provider or a low-cost community clinic for TB screening.
