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Volunteer Clearance

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Volunteers are an important part of the culture at OPA and are welcome at all of our schools. For specific volunteer opportunities, please reach out to your specific school and/or your child's teacher. 

How do I become a Volunteer?

Step 1: 

Review the Volunteer powerpoint Link to Volunteer Powerpoint

Step 2

Gather the 4 required documents:
 
      • All volunteers must have an initial TB examination that consists of a Mantoux Skin Test or a TB risk assesment performed by a physician (this is valid for 4 years).
      • Documentation of tuberculosis clearance MUST be on file at the school.
      • A chest x-ray is acceptable if required due to a skin reaction or a medical circumstance. 
      • Tests are valid for 4 years.
 
2. Livescan (fingerprinting) Link to Request for Livescan
      • Fingerprinting by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is required for:
        • Volunteer assignment involving contact or possible contact with students at school or on field trips where there is a possibility a volunteer could be outside the presence of a certificated staff member (teacher or administrator) even briefly.
        • Chaperoning field trips or after-school sports.
        • Coaching or assisting with special events, including dances, class celebrations, sports competitions, drama and musical productions, etc.
        • Providing lunch-time volunteer assistance.
        • This is valid for the entire time your child/children attend OPA.
        • Fingerprinting fees vary by location. The school does not pay this cost. 
 
3. OPA's Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement (review and sign) Link to Confidentiality Agreement
 
4. OPA's Acceptable Use Policy (review and sign) Link to Acceptable Use of Technology

Step 3

Submit the following documents by email or drop off to the school's main office:
 
1. Proof of TB Clearance
2. Signed Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement
3. Signed Acceptable Use Policy

Step 4

The school will verify Safety and Security Clearances (TB clearance and Fingerprinting clearance). Once complete, you will be notified and issued a volunteer badge that must be worn on campus at all times. 

Frequently Asked Quesions

There are 4 documents required to volunteer:
 
1. TB test (Mantous Skin Test or a TB risk assessment performed by a physician)
2. Fingerprinting (Live Scan) clearance (performed by the Department of Justice)
3. OPA's Privacy and Confidentiality Agreement (signed and submitted)
4. OPA's Acceptable Use of Technology Policy (signed and submitted)
Your TB test is valid for 4 years.
This is valid for the entire time your childl/children attend OPA.
 
If you have been fingerprinted as an employee, substitute or volunteer for OPA in the past, you need not be fingerprinted again for OPA.
There are many places within the community including many UPS stores.
 
The State of California also provides a list of locations on their website here: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations?county=Orange 
Yes. The Department of Justice prohibits organizations from sharing background information and individuals' records. 
Fingerprint clearance by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is required for:
  • Volunteer assignment invovling contact or possible contact with students at school or on a field trip where there is a possibility a volunteer could be outide the presence of a certificated staff member (teacher or administrator) even briefly.
  • Chaperoning field trips or after-school sports.
  • Coaching or assisting with special events, including dances, class celebrations, sports competions, drama and musical productions, etc.
  • Providing lunch-time volunteer experience.
 
Fingerprinting fees vary by location. The school does not pay this cost. 
Required Forms
Other Documents