Before Starting the Volunteer Process

Please decide if you would like to be a Level 1 Volunteer or a Level 2 Volunteer.

Examples of Level I Volunteers:

  • Field trip chaperones taking groups independently (out of sight of the teacher)

    • For example, a class goes to the zoo and the Level I volunteer is taking a group of 7 students to see a separate exhibit. 

  • Overnight field trip chaperones

  • Mentors, tutors, or coaches

  • Non-supervised classroom assistants

Examples of Level II Volunteers:

  • Occasional classroom volunteers under Peterson staff supervision

  • Day field trip chaperones (while in sight of the teacher)

  • Other volunteer activities in contact with students while supervised

Note the following requirements for each:

  • New volunteer applications need to be submitted each school year for both Level 1 and 2.

  • Level 1 Volunteers need to submit a copy of a photo ID and will also need to complete a TB test (good for up to two (2) years of volunteering) and background check (fingerprints submitted each). Level 1 volunteers also need to complete a required 4.5 hour safety training within 30 days of applying.

  • Level 2 Volunteers will ONLY need to submit a copy of a photo ID.

You may upload your photo ID using the link, or you can bring your ID to the office to be photocopied.

How do I volunteer?

Applying as a Level 1 Volunteer

1. Volunteers submits online application to Volunteer Programs and a photo ID to the Peterson Main Office.

2. Once the volunteer form is complete you will receive a TB form and a pre-populated fingerprint form to take to any Accurate Biometrics location http://www.accuratebiometrics.com/ as well as the TB Form

•   Once completed, please submit your Accurate Biometrics receipt and TB test results to volunteer@cps.edu. (this will allow Volunteer Programs to track your results)

3. Once all documentation has been submitted and approved, you will both receive a letter from Volunteer Services stating that you are cleared to start volunteering

4. Once forms have been completed and submitted, you are now ready to volunteer.  Please work with educators and Yalil Nieves to work out a schedule, and please always remember to sign-in and get a badge when you come to Peterson. WE are grateful for your support!

Applying as a Level 2 Volunteer

1. Volunteers submits online application to Volunteer Programs and a photo ID to the Peterson Main Office.

2. Once all documentation has been submitted, you will both receive a letter from Volunteer Services stating that you are cleared to start volunteering.

3. Once forms have been completed  and submitted you are now ready to volunteer.  Please work with educators and Yalil Nieves to work out a schedule, and please always remember to sign-in and get a badge when you come to Peterson.  WE are grateful for your support!