Visitors & Volunteers

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Thank You for Your Interest

Thank you for your interest in Bulloch County Schools. We are excited to develop a partnership with you as a visitor and/or volunteer. We thank you for caring about the needs of our schools and being willing to offer your assistance.

Visitors

Visitors are those who attend our schools for the purpose of supporting the school community by attending class parties, awards ceremonies, celebrations, conferences, competitions, performances, and other such events.

Visitors are always under supervision by member(s) of the school staff and are never alone with students. Visitors are required to use the check-in and check-out system at the schools each time they enter and leave campus. Individuals not clearing the sex offender registry check may be denied entry in accordance with school system security protocols.

Volunteers

Bulloch County Schools has many opportunities for those who wish to lend their talents and expertise to enhancing the school experience of our students, faculty, and staff. In order to preserve a safe environment for our students and provide opportunities for all interested individuals to be involved, Bulloch County Schools distinguishes between two levels of volunteers:

Standard volunteers
Authorized volunteers.

Standard Volunteers

Standard volunteers are those who wish to be of service to school(s) but do not have interactions with students that are not under the direct supervision of staff members. Examples include:

Parent Teacher Organization or Booster Club Members
Speakers / Presenters
Guest Readers
Concession Stand Workers
Field Day Assistants
Office Assistants
Media Center Helpers
Office Helpers
*Classroom Aide
*Small Group Tutor

*When teacher is present in room

Standard volunteers:

Are not required to submit to a background check
Are required to use the check-in and check-out system at the schools each time they enter and leave campus. Individuals not clearing the sex offender registry check may be denied entry in accordance with school system security protocols.
May serve as a standard volunteer, by simply responding to requests for standard volunteers made by a staff member or contact the principal(s) of the school(s) at which you wish to volunteer to discuss the school’s needs and your volunteer interests.
May not be unsupervised while working with students. If you are interested in providing more direct services to students with indirect supervision, please review the steps necessary to become an Authorized Volunteer.
May not film or photograph students.

Authorized Volunteers

Authorized volunteers are those who wish to be of service to school(s) by working with students during activities where direct supervision by a staff member cannot be continuously provided. Examples include:

Mentors
Tutors
Chaperones for Field Trips, Competitions, or Conferences (Overnight or small group responsibilities)
Working with small groups of students in athletic, fine arts, or Career Technical & Agricultural Education programs.
Any other assignments where the volunteer might interact with students while not under direct supervision of a staff member.

Authorized volunteers must submit to the following process for approval:

Complete a one-hour, online Mandated Reporter Training Module
Complete the Bulloch County Schools Authorized Volunteer Application
Complete a background check through Bulloch County Schools. This requires fingerprinting be conducted in-person at the Bulloch County Schools Central Office at the volunteer’s expense ($43.25 to $46.00, depending on method of payment). You may make an appointment by contacting our Central Office at 912.212.8500.
Monitor your e-mail for results of your background check and clearance for authorized volunteer service.
Authorized volunteers may not film or photograph students.

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