MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Become an FCUSD Volunteer
Support students. Strengthen schools. Make a difference in your community.
Make a Difference in a Student's Life
Volunteers are an important part of our school communities and play a vital role in supporting student success. When parents, guardians, and community members share their time and talents, they help create a stronger, safer, and more connected learning environment for all students.
Whether you are volunteering for the first time or returning to support our schools again, we invite you to get involved and make a positive impact in the lives of FCUSD students.
New Volunteer Requirement: Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
Beginning July 1, 2026, California Senate Bill (SB) 848 expands mandated reporting and child safety requirements for school volunteers. Under this law, volunteers who are 18 years of age or older and interact with students outside the immediate supervision of a parent, guardian, or school employee may be classified as Mandated Reporters and must complete additional requirements before volunteering.
Volunteer applications must be submitted at least 3 - 4 weeks before any field trip, classroom activity, or school event you wish to attend. This allows adequate time for DOJ to complete background checks and notify FCUSD of the results so that we can complete the approval process.
To get started, review the options below and select the one that best matches your anticipated volunteer activities.
- Current Cleared FCUSD Volunteers
- FCUSD Employee Volunteers
- New Volunteers
- Returning Volunteers
- Volunteer Agreement
- Visitor & Volunteer Sign-in Procedures
- Visitor or Volunteer: What's the difference?
- Volunteer Code of Conduct & Agreement
- Volunteer Handbook
- Volunteer FAQ
- Contact Us
Current Cleared FCUSD Volunteers
All currently approved FCUSD volunteers must complete the Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (MRT) for the 2026–2027 school year before participating in volunteer activities at any school site.
Volunteer clearances remain valid for four years and are tied to the expiration date of your TB clearance. Due to the new Mandated Reporter Training requirement, the 2026–2027 school year will serve as a transition year for all volunteers.
TB Clearance Requirements
If your TB clearance expires between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, you will be required to obtain an updated TB test before you can continue volunteering for the 26/27 school year.
You may visit your health care provider, or FCUSD also offers free TB clinics for volunteers. Please use the link below for clinic dates and registration information.
Mandated Reporter Training
FCUSD has partnered with Schools Insurance Authority (SIA) to provide the Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training at no cost to volunteers.
At the conclusion of the training, you will be required to complete a short quiz. Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive a PDF certificate that you can download for your records.
FCUSD receives daily reports from SIA indicating who has completed the training. Once your completion is confirmed, we will update your account in Raptor, and you will then be able to log in as a volunteer at your school site.
During the month of July 2026, all volunteers will receive an email from Raptor with a link to the required Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training.
You may also use the link below at any time to create a username and password and complete the approximately 30-minute online training.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's Parent Coordinator or email Volunteers@fcusd.org
FCUSD Employee Volunteers
FCUSD Emplyees who wish to Volunteer
Thank you for your interest in volunteering and continuing to support FCUSD students beyond your role as an employee. Your time, dedication, and commitment to our students and school communities are greatly valued and appreciated.
As an FCUSD employee, you are already required to maintain current TB clearance and complete Mandated Reporter Training as part of your employment. Therefore, the only additional step required to become an approved volunteer is to complete the FCUSD Volunteer Application.Click here for the online volunteer applicationBecause FCUSD uses one volunteer application for all applicants, employees will still be prompted to upload documentation for TB clearance and Mandated Reporter Training during the application process. Please follow the instructions below:
- TB Clearance: When prompted to upload proof of TB clearance, please upload a copy or screenshot of your paycheck stub that displays your TB expiration date. You may redact or black out any personal or financial information; we only need to see your first and last name and your TB expiration date.
- Mandated Reporter Training: Please ensure your training is current and up to date. Volunteer Services will verify completion of your Mandated Reporter Training through Risk Management records.
- Training Certificate Upload: Since the application requires an uploaded document to proceed, please upload a photo or image of your FCUSD employee badge or school identification badge in place of the Mandated Reporter Training certificate. Our team will obtain your training records directly from Risk Management.
Thank you for your continued dedication to FCUSD and for choosing to support our students both as an employee and as a volunteer.
New Volunteers
New Volunteers
Step 1
Step 1. Complete Live Scan Fingerprinting
Obtain an FCUSD-issued Live Scan form from your school's Parent Coordinator or the District Office. Once you receive the form, take it to a Live Scan fingerprinting provider to complete your criminal background clearance.
Important Information
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Live Scan fingerprinting is required for FCUSD volunteers, even if you have completed Live Scan for another school district or organization.
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The cost of Live Scan fingerprinting is the responsibility of the volunteer and is not covered by FCUSD.
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If you have previously completed Live Scan fingerprinting for FCUSD, you do not need to complete it again unless specifically instructed to do so.
Need a Live Scan Location?
Click here to view a list of approved Live Scan providers
After Fingerprinting: Save Your ATI Number
Once your fingerprinting is complete, the Live Scan provider will give you an ATI (Applicant Tracking Identifier) Number. Please keep this number in a safe place, as it is required to track the status of your background check.
To check your status, you will need:
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Your ATI Number
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Your Date of Birth
Click on the link below to check your Application Status with the:
California Department of Justice (DOJ).
Understanding Your Status
In Progress
Your background check is still being processed by the DOJ. No action is needed at this time.
Completed
Your Live Scan results have been processed and sent to FCUSD. Once your results are received, FCUSD will continue processing your volunteer application.
No Status Found?
If you enter your ATI Number and Date of Birth and no results appear, your Live Scan submission may not have been successfully transmitted.
Please contact your Live Scan provider to verify that:
- Your fingerprints were successfully submitted to the DOJ.
- Their system shows your submission as Completed.
Step 2
Step 2. Obtain a valid TB clearance
Submit documentation of a TB assessment / certificate completed within 4 years of applying to be a volunteer. You may visit your health care provider, or FCUSD also offers free TB clinics for volunteers. Please use the link below for clinic dates and registration information.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded when submitting your volunteer application, as additional documents cannot be added after submission.
Applications that are missing TB documentation or contain incomplete TB information will be denied by the district nurse. If this occurs, you will need to submit a new volunteer application and upload all required documents again.
Step 3
Step 3. Complete The Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Report Training
FCUSD has partnered with Schools Insurance Authority (SIA) to provide the Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training at no cost to volunteers.
At the conclusion of the training, you will be required to complete a short quiz. Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive a PDF certificate that you can download for your records. You will be asked to upload a PDF copy of this certificate when completing the application, and you will not be able to submit your application until proof of training completion has been provided.
Below is the link to the training. You will need to create a username and password and complete the approximately 45-minute online course.
Please note that Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training is an annual requirement and must be completed by all volunteers each school year to maintain active volunteer status. Volunteer clearance is valid for four years and is tied to your TB expiration date.
When your four-year clearance period ends, you will need to complete a new volunteer application and submit an updated TB test during the four-year clearance period, the only requirement to remain an active volunteer is the completion of the annual Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training each school year.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's Parent Coordinator or Volunteer Coordinator Meghan Melazzo by email at Volunteers@fcusd.org
Step 4
Fill out the Volunteer Application
Now that you have gathered all of the required documents, you are ready to complete the volunteer application. Please have all of your documents readily available so they can be easily attached and uploaded during the application process.
As part of the application, please indicate any special programs, groups, or organizations you will be volunteering with so we know you are part of a team making a positive impact in our schools. If you are a college or school intern who has chosen FCUSD for your placement experience, please be sure to identify yourself as an intern on the application.
You will also be asked to select the school sites where you wish to volunteer. If you are volunteering with a group or organization, please ensure that you have received prior approval from the site administrator or District Office administrator before selecting those sites. While we value and appreciate our volunteers, we must ensure that all group volunteer activities have been properly authorized in advance.
If you are a parent or guardian volunteer, please only select the school sites your child currently attends during the current school year. Do not select schools your child may attend in future years, as this can create confusion and delay the approval process. As students transition from one school to another, we can easily update your site clearance to reflect your new volunteer location.
Click here for the online volunteer application
Thank you! Please read before submitting application......
Thank you for your interest in volunteering and becoming part of your school community! Volunteers play an important role in supporting our students, staff, and schools, and we truly appreciate your willingness to give your time and talents to FCUSD.
The volunteer approval process typically takes approximately 3–4 weeks; however, processing times may vary depending on individual circumstances and the completeness of the application. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an approval or denial notification via email from Raptor.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to process applications as quickly as possible. While we recognize that certain situations may require expedited clearance and will work individually with volunteers and school sites when appropriate, we encourage all applicants to plan ahead and submit their applications well in advance of any school activities or events they wish to participate in.
Thank you for choosing to join our incredible team of volunteers. We value your partnership and are grateful for the time, energy, and support you bring to our schools and district community.
Returning Volunteers
Step 1
Step 1. Update Your TB Clearance
As a returning FCUSD volunteer, please verify that your TB clearance is still valid. Volunteer clearance is valid for four years and is tied to your TB expiration date.
If your TB clearance has expired or will expire before the end of the current school year, you must submit documentation of a TB assessment or certificate completed within the last four years in order to renew your volunteer status.
You may obtain TB clearance through your healthcare provider, or you may take advantage of FCUSD's free TB clinics offered for volunteers. Please use the link below for clinic dates and registration information.
Please ensure that all required TB documentation is uploaded when submitting your renewal application, as documents cannot be added after submission.
Applications with missing or incomplete TB documentation will be denied by the district nurse. If this occurs, you will need to submit a new volunteer application and upload all required documents again.
Step 2
Step 2. Complete Your Annual Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training
As a returning FCUSD volunteer, you are required to complete the Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training each school year to maintain your active volunteer status.
FCUSD has partnered with Schools Insurance Authority (SIA) to provide this training at no cost to volunteers.
The online training takes approximately 45 minutes to complete and concludes with a short quiz. Once you successfully complete the course, you will receive a PDF certificate of completion for your records.
You will be required to upload a copy of your completion certificate as part of your volunteer renewal process. Please save the PDF certificate after completing the training, as proof of completion is required before your application can be processed.
To access the training, please use the link below and create a username and password to begin the course.
Please note that Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training is an annual requirement and must be completed by all volunteers each school year to maintain active volunteer status.
Volunteer clearance is valid for four years and is tied to your TB expiration date. When your four-year clearance period ends, you will need to complete a new volunteer application and submit an updated TB test.
During the four-year clearance period, the only requirement to remain an active volunteer is the completion of the annual Suspected Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training each school year.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's Parent Coordinator or FCUSD Volunteer Coordinator Meghan Melazzo by email at Volunteers@fcusd.org
Step 3
Step 3. Complete Your Volunteer Renewal Application
Now that you have completed your required annual training and gathered any necessary documentation, you are ready to complete your volunteer renewal application. Please have all required documents readily available so they can be easily attached and uploaded during the application process.
As part of the application, please indicate any special programs, groups, or organizations you will be volunteering with so we know you are part of a team making a positive impact in our schools. If you are a college or university intern who has chosen FCUSD for your placement experience, please identify yourself as an intern on the application.
You will also be asked to select the school sites where you wish to volunteer during the current school year. If you are volunteering with a group or organization, please ensure you have received prior approval from the site administrator or District Office administrator before selecting those sites. While we greatly value our volunteers, we must ensure that all group volunteer activities have been properly authorized in advance.
If you are a parent or guardian volunteer, please only select the school sites your child currently attends during the current school year. Please do not select schools your child may attend in future years, as this can create confusion and delay the approval process. As students transition from one school to another, we can easily update your site clearance to reflect your new volunteer location.
Please ensure that all required documents are uploaded when submitting your application, as documents cannot be added after submission.
Click here for the online volunteer application
Thank you! Please read before submitting application......
Thank you for continuing to volunteer and support FCUSD schools and students. Your time, talents, and commitment make a meaningful difference in our classrooms and school communities, and we truly appreciate your continued partnership.
The volunteer renewal process typically takes approximately 3–4 weeks; however, processing times may vary depending on individual circumstances and the completeness of the application. Once your application has been reviewed, you will receive an approval or denial notification by email from Raptor.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work diligently to process applications as quickly as possible. While we recognize that certain situations may require expedited clearance and will work individually with volunteers and school sites when appropriate, we encourage all volunteers to plan ahead and submit renewal applications well in advance of any school activities or events they wish to participate in.
Thank you for being part of our incredible FCUSD volunteer community. We are grateful for the time, energy, and support you continue to bring to our students, schools, and district.
Volunteer Agreement
Volunteers hereby indemnify, hold harmless, and release the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD), its governing board, officers, employees, and agents, from any and all liability claims, demands, injuries or death, losses, or damage which may be incurred during the course and scope of my volunteer activities with the District.
Volunteers understand that they are not compensated and may only provide assistance under the direction and supervision of an employee of the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. Volunteers understand that their volunteer services are at the discretion of the Board through its designee, the site principal/administrator, and that their services may be terminated at any time. Volunteers are covered under the District's Worker's Compensation Policy.
Volunteers certify that all statements made on their application and any attachments are true and complete to the best of their knowledge and authorize investigation of all statements herein recorded. Upon submission of their volunteer application, volunteers’ names will be checked against the Megan's Law database.
Visitor & Volunteer Sign-in Procedures
Visitor and Volunteer Sign-in Procedures
FCUSD uses the Verkada check-in system for all visitors and volunteers. To support the safety and security of students and staff, all visitors and volunteers are required to check in and check out through the school office using the Verkada iPad and must wear their visitor badge at all times while on campus.
When you arrive at the school site, please complete the following steps:
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
Visitor or Volunteer: What's the difference?
Which Type of Volunteer Are you? To help ensure a safe and positive experience for students, staff, and visitors, FCUSD has established guidelines for both visitors and volunteers.
The distinction between a visitor and a volunteer is based on:
- The purpose of their presence on campus
- The length and frequency of their visits
- Their level of interaction with students
Visitors typically have brief, limited engagement while on campus. Volunteers, on the other hand, take on a more active and ongoing role in supporting students, classrooms, and school programs.
Please review the information below to determine whether you are a visitor or volunteer and to learn the requirements associated with each role.
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Volunteer Code of Conduct & Agreement
- I will check in through Verkada at the main office immediately upon arrival.
- I will wear or show volunteer identification whenever required by the school to do so.
- I will only use adult bathroom facilities.
- I will never be alone with individual students without the express permission of school authorities or the supervising teacher.
- I will not contact students outside of school hours without permission from the student’s parents.
- I will not exchange telephone numbers, home addresses, email addresses, social media contacts or any other home directory information with students for any purpose unless it is required as part of my role as a volunteer.
- I will maintain confidentiality outside of school and will share with teachers and/or school administrators any concerns that I may have related to student welfare and/or safety, i.e. bullying, harassment.
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I will not transport students without the written permission of parents or guardians or without the express permission of the school or District. A volunteer/personal automobile use form must be completed. In addition, volunteers must provide a photocopy of (a) your Driver’s license, and (b) your Insurance Policy Declarations Page evidencing liability coverage. Volunteers must be the age of 21 and will be the sole driver of the Vehicle for any given activity, event, or competition.
- I will not take or disseminate photographs of students or school staff, or personal information about them.
- I will notify the school principal if I am arrested for a misdemeanor or felony sex, drug or weapon-related offense.
- I will only do what is in the best personal and educational interest of every child with whom I come in contact.
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I will wear appropriate attire, including clothes that cover my body, with no undergarments showing, and comfortable shoes.
- I will follow all District policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
(Ed Code 49406; Board Policy 1250; Administrative Regulation 1250, Administrative Regulation 4219.24).
Volunteer Handbook
Volunteer FAQ
Click here for Frequently Asked Volunteer Questions
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in supporting our students, staff, and schools through volunteering. Your time, talents, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and school communities.
If you were unable to find information you were looking for on our Volunteer webpage, please reach out to your school's Parent Coordinator first. Parent Coordinators can often answer site-specific questions regarding volunteer opportunities, requirements, schedules, and assignments.
If your Parent Coordinator is unable to assist you, or if you have questions regarding district volunteer requirements, applications, clearances, or procedures, please contact our district office and we will be glad to assist you.
Volunteer Coordinator : Meghan Melazzo Volunteers@fcusd.org