Volunteers
Capistrano Unified School District welcomes volunteers as an integral part of the classroom program, and the District encourages individuals to work in the classroom on a regular basis. Efforts may also extend to clerical assistance and support for extra-curricular programs and field trips. There are specific requirements for student-contact volunteers. Please check our Volunteer Handbook or your school site to learn more about volunteer opportunities within CUSD.
Types of Volunteers
Types of Volunteers
Types of Volunteers
CUSD has two types of volunteers: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Read on for information about the types of volunteer opportunities available. If you are unsure which type of volunteer you would be considered, please check with the office manager at your school site.
TIER 1 VOLUNTEERS
Tier 1 volunteers may have unsupervised contact with students and can include coaches, field trip chaperones/drivers, and tutors. Tier 1 volunteers undergo a more rigorous process before being approved. This process includes getting fingerprinted through the Department of Justice/FBI. All volunteer coaches (unpaid) must become official Tier I Volunteers, as well as have the certifications listed below:
- Current CPR, First Aid, & AED Certification
- NFHS Concussion Training Certification
- NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certification
- NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certification
TIER 1 VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Providers of Live Scan Services in Orange County can be found on the Internet at:State of California Department of Justice
A prospective Tier 1 volunteer should contact their school site two weeks after being fingerprinted to verify that their fingerprints have cleared. Once cleared, you may report to the school to volunteer.
A prospective Tier 1 volunteer should contact their school site two weeks after being fingerprinted to verify that their fingerprints have cleared. Once cleared, you may report to the school to volunteer.
TIER 2 VOLUNTEERS
Tier 2 volunteers cannot have unsupervised contact with students.
To become a Tier 2 volunteer, please complete the following steps:
1. Complete the Tier 2 Volunteer Application. 2. Review the Volunteer Handbook
3. Contact your school site to finalize the process
Please note: Tier 2 volunteers are screened against the state’s sex offender registry.
The following links contain information on becoming a volunteer in the Capistrano Unified School District.