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The Sioux City Community School District exists so that our students believe in their talents and skills, achieve academic excellence, and succeed in reaching their potential at every stage of their lives. Volunteers play a very important role in helping our district accomplish its mission. So, thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer in our district. Your time will make a positive difference in the success of our students. 

The District encourages and welcomes volunteers to help in the classroom, library, office, and at the district level. There are many ways you may be involved. If you are interested in helping on a volunteer basis, please notify the appropriate school or building you wish to volunteer at and follow the instructions outlined below.

How to Get Started

1. Contact the school of your choice for current volunteer opportunities. View a complete list of schools here. 

2. Following the principal’s approval, please complete the volunteer background check form.

3. Return the volunteer background check form to the Human Resources department.

Volunteer Guidelines

The following expectations and responsibilities are critical to the success of SCCSD volunteers: 

• All volunteers must sign in and out at the main office and wear some form of identification. 

• Understand that your role is a supportive one. The principal, teacher, and/or volunteer coordinator are in charge. 

• Be prompt and consistent in your attendance. Notify the appropriate school employee as soon as possible if you can’t attend at your scheduled time. 

• Giving gifts, without the approval of school staff, is not allowed. 

• Your role as a volunteer does not include disciplining students. Report any concerns to the appropriate school employee. 

• Be a positive role model for children in attitude, language, behavior, and dress. 

• Be respectful of children’s diversity of culture, religion, and background. Don’t assume a child celebrates the same holidays as you. Also don’t assume the make-up of a child’s family (size, race, or gender). Practice correct pronunciation of the children’s names if unfamiliar. 

• Be aware of how you interact with children. Don’t initiate touching a child (hand-holding, hugs, lap-sitting). It’s fine for you to respond to a child’s initiation of appropriate touch. 

• Establish and maintain respectful, honest communication with school staff and other volunteers. 

• Never use profanity, be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, smoke, carry a weapon, solicit, or proselytize while on school grounds 

• Positive closure is critical in the process of ending your role as a volunteer. Make sure the school staff and the children you work with are clear about your end date. The children need to understand that you’ve enjoyed your time working with them.