Volunteering for NPS

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Norfolk Public Schools. Volunteers donate their time to assist school staff in promoting learning and supporting student achievement. Volunteers should work under the direction of school staff.  Norfolk Public Schools is looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of our students. The time commitment is nothing compared to the lives you will change, or the lives that will change yours. We need chaperones, mentors, tutors, assistant coaches, cafeteria monitors, and more.
 

All interested volunteers must complete an application and pay for a background check of $8 or $18, depending on the level of volunteer services. Once approved, volunteer status will be valid for two years. 

You will be guided through the easy application process and required to e-sign a release form. 

When completing your initial application, select all volunteer activities you plan to participate. Doing so helps avoid additional processing time and fees later.

If you decide to add volunteer activities after your application has been approved and those activities require a higher level of background screening, you must consult with the Community Engagement Coordinator to complete a new background check and pay the applicable fee before participating in those activities.

Once submitted, your profile information will go directly to JD Palatine for processing. Most background checks will be completed within 7-14 business days. Should further review be necessary before a determination can be made, you will be contacted by email with instructions. 

All approved volunteers will receive an email notification letting them know that they are approved and then will receive an approval email from Raptor within 7-14 business days.