Application Renewal and Updates for Returning Volunteers

Thank you for your past volunteer service – we are excited you are interested in continuing to volunteer with Seattle Public Schools or to take on a new volunteer role!

Steps to Renew Volunteer Application

Individual schools process application renewals, and processing time depends on staff capacity. We recommend volunteers update their applications at least three (3) weeks before the expected start of volunteer service. Five weeks is recommended for overnight field trips.

Follow steps 1-5 below even if your application was approved prior to the current school year.

Step 1: Review the Volunteer Handbook

Carefully review the online Volunteer Handbook to learn about laws and policies volunteers must follow, volunteer rights, and tips for successful volunteering. 

Step 2: Choose the school where you will volunteer

Step 3: Choose the volunteer role you were asked to fill

Review the two available roles carefully to make sure you select the correct one. Click “Sign Up,” then “Login.” Do not select “New volunteer” since you are a returning volunteer.

Step 4: Follow prompts to be placed in your volunteer role

Our upgraded application dashboard lets volunteers save their updates as they go. If it has been more than two years since you reviewed the Volunteer Program Participation Agreement, you will be asked to read and sign it.

If you experience problems updating or renewing your volunteer application, visit our volunteer portal guide for tips.

Step 5: School Approval

The school volunteer liaison must verify your information before your first volunteer shift at a new school. If the school volunteer liaison confirms your identity and verifies that your application is complete, they will submit an approval form and your name will be added to the school’s official list of volunteers. Remember the email address you used to create your online application as you will need it to sign in at the start of each volunteer shift in the school office.

If you have questions about your application or background check, call the school office or email the volunteer program liaison. Your school will have access to your updated application the day after you submit your changes.

Do you have more than one student at SPS?

If you are asked to volunteer in the same or another role at an additional school, go back to Step 2. If your new volunteer role has the same clearance requirements as the first one, your application will be automatically routed to the new school for approval.