Thank you for your interest in becoming a Sampson County Schools volunteer. Volunteers are a very important resource for our schools. The board recognizes the valuable contributions that school volunteers make to the learning process and the educational goals of the school system. Instructional programs are enhanced through the contributions of students’ parents, community members, and local business and industry. These volunteers contribute time, resources, and expertise that assist the school system to reach the goal of providing a sound basic education to all children.

1. Complete the SCS Volunteer Registration form (criminal background check)

2. Contact the school principal or his/her designee to inquire about volunteer opportunities at the school.

Get Started! Work with the school staff to determine a date and time when you can get involved. Opportunities are available at all of our schools.

Am I a Visitor or a Volunteer?

Who is a visitor?
Visitors are parents/guardians, family members and other members of the community who are permitted on school grounds on a limited basis to participate in educational programs or events.
➢ Can I supervise students? 
-No. Visitors are not permitted to supervise students or be alone with students.
➢ Do I have to be supervised by school personnel?
-Yes. Visitors are subject to the direct supervision of school personnel.
➢ Do I have to get a background check as a visitor? 
-No. Visitors are not required to get a background check
-All visitors must sign-in and out at the school through our Visitor Management System.
➢ What are some examples of visitor activities?
-Guest speaker/presenter at school events
-Attendee at school events open to the public, such as a play, concert, open house, curriculum night, book fair
-Attendee at classroom events, such as a class party
-Parent/guardian visiting with or having lunch with their student
-Guest reader at school event

Who is a volunteer? Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteers are visitors who provide assistance to schools for school events, school activities or other school needs.  School volunteers often provide assistance to schools on a regular basis, but are not required to do so.
➢ Do I have to get a background check as a volunteer? 
-Yes. All volunteers must undergo and pass a criminal background check. The requirement of a background check to volunteer is not dependent upon the length of the volunteer activity.  We recognize that not all volunteer activities are recurring.

What are some examples of volunteer activities?
➢ Tutor (in person or online)
➢ Field trip chaperone, including overnight activities (Note: Parents accompanying their child on a field trip must undergo volunteer background searches.)
➢ Helping with the front office
➢ Activity/club sponsor
➢ Room parent
➢ Field day worker
➢ Testing proctor
➢ Regular/recurring readers for classrooms
➢ Parent groups assisting in volunteer activities

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the school office at the school(s) where you are interested in volunteering.