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Volunteer Training

Training and required paperwork must be completed to volunteer at a school site or chaperone a field trip

APPLICAITONS MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY 
 

Barstow Unified School District offers volunteer training classes throughout the year. The following are requirements to become a volunteer:

STEP 1: Turn in both the Volunteer Application and the TB Clearance, to the district office:

  • Volunteer Application signed by the Principal of each school site where you want to volunteer (annual requirement)
  • Tuberculosis Clearance provided prior to being placed on the volunteer training list (required update every 4 years)

Step 2: Attendance to District Training Class (one time requirement, unless severed from district for more than 18 months) The following will be reviewed/completed during the Volunteer 

Training Session you are required to attend:

  • Overview of Volunteering Policies
  • Online Mandatory Training Modules (annual requirement)
  • Live Scan Fingerprinting (one time requirement, unless severed from district for more than 18 months)

Required Documents:

  • $35 exact cash (fingerprinting fee)
  • Social Security Card
  • Driver's license

Due to limited space, BUSD will be calling volunteers that have completed Step 1 to reserve their 
spot for the next training.
 

BUSD staff must call Personnel Services to verify clearance prior to volunteering or chaperoning*
Please call 760-255-6001 for questions regarding volunteering or training.

BUSD Volunteer Program

A flyer announces volunteer opportunities during summer break, with important dates and instructions.

Volunteering during Summer Break at BUSD

  • Volunteering During Summer Break

    Forms need to be signed by the Principal before the 2025/2026 School Year ends!

    Training Dates: 

    • Friday, May 15, 9 a.m. 
    • Monday, June 8, 1 p.m. 

    If you were a Cleared Volunteer during the 2025/2026 School Year:

    Step 1: Turn in a Volunteer Application signed by the Principal of each school site where you want to volunteer (annual requirement) to the District Office

    Step 2: The District Office will send Online Mandatory Training Modules (annual requirement)

    New Volunteers or 18 months have passed since last volunteering:

    Step 1: Turn in both the Volunteer Application and TB Clearance to the District Office:  

    • Volunteer Application signed by the Principal of each school site where you want to volunteer (annual requirement)
    • Tuberculosis Clearance provided prior to being placed on the volunteer training list (required update every 4 years)

    Step 2: Attendance to District Training Class (one time requirement, unless severed from the District for more than 18 months)

    • Overview of Volunteering Policies
    • Online Mandatory Training Modules (annual requirement)
    • Live Scan Fingerprinting (one time requirement, unless severed from the District for more than 18 months)
    • Required Documents: $35 exact cash (fingerprinting fee), Social Security Card and Driver's License
       

    Please call 760-255-6001 for questions

  • SPORTS – BAND – BACK TO SCHOOL – AND MORE

    If you were a Volunteer during the 2024/2025 school year:

    Step 1: Turn in a Volunteer Application signed by the Principal of each school site where you want to volunteer (annual requirement) to the district office

    • Forms will need to be signed by Principals before the 2024/2025 school year ends

    Step 2: The District Office will send Online Mandatory Training Modules (annual requirement)

    New Volunteers OR 18 months have passed since last volunteering:

    STEP 1: Turn in both the Volunteer Application and the TB Clearance, to the district office:

    • Volunteer Application signed by the Principal of each school site where you want to volunteer (annual requirement)
    • Forms will need to be signed by Principals before the 2024/2025 school year ends 
    • Tuberculosis Clearance provided prior to being placed on the volunteer training list (required update every 4 years)

    Step 2: Attendance to District Training Class (one time requirement, unless severed from district for more than 18 months) The following will be reviewed/completed during the Volunteer Training Session you are required to attend:

    • Overview of Volunteering Policies
    • Online Mandatory Training Modules (annual requirement)
    • Live Scan Fingerprinting (one time requirement, unless severed from district for more than 18 months)

    Required Documents:

    • $35 exact cash (fingerprinting fee)
    • Social Security Card
    • Driver's license

    Due to limited space, BUSD will be calling volunteers that have completed Step 1 to reserve their spot for the next training.
    Please call 760-255-6001 for questions regarding volunteering or training.

    Training Dates:

    • Tuesday, May 13, 1 p.m. 
    • Thursday, May 15, 9 a.m. 
    • Wednesday, June 11, 1 p.m.
    • Friday, June 13, 9 a.m. 
    • Monday, June 16, 4:30 p.m.

Volunteer Training Dates

  • A colorful poster advertises the BUSD Volunteer Program with illustrations of children and books.
     

    To sign up for the Training Course:

    • You must have a completed and signed volunteer application and a current tuberculosis clearance submitted to the district office. 
       

    Training Dates:
    All trainings held at the BUSD Office, 551 Avenue H. 

    • Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 10 a.m.
    • Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 1 p.m. 
    • Friday, November 14, 2025, 10 a.m. 
    • Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1 p.m.

    For questions regarding volunteering or to be added to a training course, please call: 760-255-6001. 

  • A colorful flyer promoting the BUSD Volunteer Program with illustrations of children and books.

  • Barstow Unified School District
    VOLUNTEER TRAINING DATES

    • TUESDAY, MARCH 11TH AT 9:00AM
    • THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH AT 1:00PM
    • WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9TH AT 9:00AM
    • FRIDAY, APRIL 25TH AT 1:00PM

    You must have a completed and signed volunteer application, and a current tuberculosis clearance submitted to the district office PRIOR to signing up for the training course.

    For questions regarding volunteering or to be added to a training course, please call: 760 – 255 - 6001
     

    Flyer for Barstow Unified School District volunteer training dates, with dates and times listed.

  • Flyer for Barstow Unified School District volunteer training dates, with dates and times listed.

  • A flyer announces upcoming volunteer training dates for Barstow Unified School District.

Volunteer Application