Welcome to Visalia Unified School District!
Visalia Unified is now using Raptor Technology to approve visitors and volunteers on our campuses. Please use the information provided on our District Website and Volunteer Clearance Matrix to help determine what will be asked of you when checking in at our school sites and what requirements are needed to volunteer. School sites have the right to limit visitors, guests, and volunteers in the interest of safety, impact on learning, and equity. Everyone on our campuses who is not a student or staff member must be approved by a District Administrator or designee to be on site.
It is very important that the information you enter on the application matches your government issued identification card including your full legal name. It is important that you provide a valid email address so you can be notified as to the status of your application and for future communication. If you are unable to provide an email address, you use the district’s email address. All information collected on the application will remain confidential and not be shared outside the volunteer program.
Every volunteer must have an approved application on file to volunteer.
Who is a visitor?
A visitor is defined as an individual who attends a special event or a singular activity. Subject to the site administration’s approval, visitors must check in at the office and scan their government-issued ID in our Raptor Technology identification scanner. This will allow for all visitors to be screened through the National Sex Offenders Database (also known as Megan’s Law Clearance) each time they visit a campus. A clear tuberculosis screening is not required for visitors.
Examples of visitors include:
- A parent attending a recognition event, assembly, parent conference or performance during the school day
- A parent or community member helping with a class project or elementary field day, orientation, or walkthrough
- Guest speakers
- A contracted vendor performing authorized work.
Who is a volunteer?
Who is a volunteer?
A volunteer is defined as a non-paid individual who, with District authorization, assists students, schools, or educational programs.
We have two types of volunteers in our District:
General Clearance Volunteers (Level 1) and Extended Clearance Volunteers (Level 2 and Level 3).
All volunteers are required to complete a volunteer application and have a clear tuberculosis screening on file. Additional information and documents are required if an extended volunteer clearance is desired.
Student Observers - Level 1B Clearance
A student observer is an individual currently enrolled in an educational program who participates in observational hours at a school or educational setting as part of their coursework.
Clearance Requirements for Student Observers:
- Completion of the VUSD Volunteer Application in the Raptor online portal.
- Tuberculosis (TB) Test - A valid TB test result dated within the last four (4) years is required. Documentation must be official and clearly indicate the date of the test and result.
- Government-Issued Photo Identification - A valid government-issued ID or driver's license (DL) must be submitted to verify identity.
- Courser Syllabus - A copy of the course syllabus that clearly outlines the observation hour requirements must be submitted. This confirms the student's enrollment in a relevant course and the necessity of completing observation hours.
All documentation must be submitted and approved prior to beginning any observation hours. Incomplete or expired documents will delay the clearance process.
Clearance Levels for Volunteering
Online Forms
Support
For volunteer support, please reach out to your school site for guidance.
If you have any questions about the requirements to become a volunteer, please contact: volunteer@vusd.org.