Parent Volunteering 2025-2026 *CORRECTION

*UPDATE/CORRECTION- ALL Parents must submit a NEW APPLICATION if you would like to volunteer. This includes LEVEL I and LEVEL II volunteers.

*This is a reminder to complete your application and submit a copy of your ID to Mrs. Shelton for approval before you can volunteer at the school.

Are you interested in volunteering?

We offer two different levels of volunteer involvement and commitment:

Level II Application 

  • Assistants in schools with administrative duties
  • Other volunteer activities in contact with students while supervised by a CPS staff member
  • Classroom activities 
  • Safety Patrol
  • School Dances 

As part of the application process, you will complete the Level II application and submit a copy of your ID to the main office or email a copy to Mrs. Shelton –.

Volunteer Application Link:

https://chicagopublicschools.civicore.com/index.php?action=english

Level I Parents must complete the Level 1 application if you are volunteering for:

  • Overnight field trip chaperones
  • Mentors
  • Tutors
  • Coaches
  • Club Sponsors (including girl scouts, daisies etc)
  • Day Field-trip Chaperone  
  • Library Volunteers

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. We 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-