The CPS website is currently not updated with the new guidance.
CPS Parent Volunteer Application
https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/parent-engagement/volunteer-programs
Level I Volunteers
Parents must complete the Level 1 application if you are volunteering for:
- Overnight field trip chaperones
- Mentoring
- Tutoring
- Coaches-clubs. teams etc
- All Club Sponsors (including girl scouts, daisies etc)
- Day Field -trip Chaperone
Prospective volunteers must register with Family and Community Engagement (FACE) by completing the required CPS volunteer application forms and satisfying the requirements of the applicant review process.
As part of the application process, you will receive an email asking you to complete a background check and submit the report. CPS pays the fee for the background check. Background checks are run annually for returning Level 1 volunteers.
You will also be asked to submit TB test results that are less than two years old. CPS will provide information about where you can be tested. CPS does not cover the cost of the TB test.
You must submit a copy of your picture ID to the main office or Mrs. Shleotn-
Volunteers who plan to return for the following school year must notify their school by September 16th- .
Level II Volunteers must complete a Level II application if you are volunteering for:
- Classroom projects, activities, secret readers
- School performance volunteers
- Career Day Speakers
- All activities in contact with students while supervised by a CPS staff member
Approved 2023–2-24 Returning Volunteers:
Returning volunteers must log into their online accounts as current volunteers after July 1st to renew their application.
Under the “Application “ tab you must select “Add New Application.” This will create a new application for the school year, and volunteers will be able to confirm or change their personal information, change their application level and select the school’s they need. If this does not happen the school will not see the application.
Once the application has been submitted, please email Mrs. Shelton a copy of your or present a copy to the main office to approve the application for the next steps.
All Volunteers:
New Families and/or New applicants: Complete a volunteer application https://www.cps.edu/services-and-supports/parent-engagement/volunteer-programs/
All Level 1 volunteers will receive an email to complete a new background check and complete the safe school’s training. TB results only need to be updated every two years.
All Level 2 volunteers only go through a registry check and are usually cleared within 48 hours after school approval.
If you have any questions please email or call 773-533-1544