If you are considering volunteering or chaperoning a field trip this year, you will need to complete BCPS Volunteer Training. Volunteers and chaperones must be trained EVERY YEAR. Be advised that without completing the annual training, you may not volunteer in the school or chaperone field trips. This process takes some time, therefore please complete the training as soon as possible.
Below is a link to the BCPS Volunteer Application Process through the Office of Family and Community Engagement. Follow the information on this page to complete your application.
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BCPS Volunteer Application Process
FAQs:
What is a Volunteer?
Someone who comes into the school on a regular basis to provide volunteer services under Rule 1260 and must be 18 years of age or older. Must complete the volunteer training.
What is a Chaperone?*
A type of volunteer who specifically chaperones field trips under Rule 6800 and must 21 years of age or older. Must complete the volunteer training.
*Note: BCPS employees acting in the capacity of a parent to chaperone their child’s field trip MUST complete the volunteer training!
What is a Visitor?
Someone who is in the building on a non-regular basis for a short period of time- could be a guest speaker or classroom visitor. Does not have to complete the volunteer training.
What about students under 18 (BCPS or non-BCPS) who come to volunteer?
Must be under the supervision of a lead teacher/Parkville staff member. Does not have to complete the volunteer training.