FOR COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
General Screening Requirements (for new volunteers only)
| Requirement | Details |
| Be 16 years of age (by first day of volunteering) | Complete a Minor Permission Form, signed by Parent or Guardian |
| Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting with DOJ/FBI background check | Use BSV’s Live Scan Form |
| Provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination | Inclusive of 2 week waiting period Not applicable for distance learning volunteers Medical and religious exemptions honored |
| Have no record of sexual offenses | BSV checks your name against a National Online Registry of Sex Offenders |
| Attend BSV’s New Volunteer Orientation | Virtual training over Zoom Returning and new volunteers are also required to complete “Community Cultural Wealth and Asset-Based Thinking” training in October (after placement) |
| Able to volunteer at least one hour per week and commit to the end of the school year | Not inclusive of travel time |
Additional Screening Requirements for Specific Placements ONLY
| Condition | Additional Screening Requirements |
| …for those volunteering in a BUSD preschool/CDC |
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| …for volunteers with “frequent or prolonged contact with pupils” (e.g. volunteers where cumulative face-to-face time with students exceeds 8 hours) |
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