South Loop School welcomes parents and community stakeholders who wish to contribute their valuable time and talents to enriching the academic experience of our students.
We offer two different levels of volunteer involvement and commitment:
- Examples of Level I Volunteers
- Overnight field trip chaperones
- Mentors
- Tutors
- Coaches
- Non-supervised classroom assistants
- Examples of Level II Volunteers
- Day field trip chaperones
- Assistants in schools with administrative duties
- Other volunteer activities in contact with students while supervised
Volunteer Application Process
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 level 1 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.
For level 1 volunteering, 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.
Volunteers who plan to return for the following school year must notify their school by September 1st. Returning Level 2 volunteers do not need to submit new applications annually.
All volunteers must provide a copy of their picture ID to the main office prior to volunteering
For questions about the volunteer opportunities and your application, please email or call 773-553-1544.