Volunteers must contact the Volunteer Coordinator at the school of their choice to request a volunteer opportunity.  Map of Schools

LEVEL I CLEARANCE is required for ALL VOLUNTEERS.

Complete a FREE confidential LEVEL I volunteer application by clicking the links below:

Level I Volunteer Application - English

Level I Volunteer Application - Spanish

Volunteers with a level I clearance and interacting with students must be SUPERVISED by a member of staff. Examples: classroom events, cafeteria, media center etc.

After completing the confidential application, you will receive an email from donotreply@raptortech.com. The email will confirm the application was received and is currently under review. If approved, you will receive an email titled "Volunteer Approval Application."  If denied, you will receive an email titled “Volunteer Application Denied.”

LEVEL II CLEARANCE is required for volunteers interacting with students UNSUPERVISED, such as chaperoning field trips, one-to-one mentoring, tutoring, and overnight competitions.  All volunteers on school campuses, not supervised by a staff member, must have level II clearance.

Schedule your appointment by following the LEVEL II INSTRUCTIONS. 

Please note: The application fee for a Level II fingerprint screening is approximately $90 and is paid by the volunteer. The results are monitored by the Office of Safety & Security for a period of 5 years. In addition, volunteers who complete a Level II screening MUST also complete the district's Level I application. 

Questions?

Email Deborah Perry-Gambino, Community Engagement Specialist at gambinod@manateeschools.net

All volunteers must read the Volunteer Connection Information Guide before volunteering.

Volunteer FAQs

NOTE: The School District of Manatee County values student safety and security. Therefore, prior conduct may disqualify a volunteer applicant from the privilege to volunteer.  To meet the required search criteria of Section 943.04351, Florida Statutes, we must conduct a search against your registration information regarding sexual predators and sexual offenders through the Dru Sjodin National Sexual Offender Public Website.

Accordingly, applicants will not be approved as school volunteers for the following reasons:

• Convicted of or had adjudication withheld for any felony offense, at any time;
• Convicted of or had adjudication withheld for any misdemeanor within the past three (3) years;
• or Any pending criminal charges of a crime that would disqualify the applicant from employment with the School District of Manatee County.

The School District of Manatee County is subject to laws governing the release of public records, including Florida Statutes Chapter 119.

Updated June 1, 2024.