Volunteer Program

Parents and community members who wish to volunteer in our school district or accompany a student on a field trip are required to complete a Volunteer Application and undergo a criminal background check annually. The application system opens on August 1st for the current school year, and the volunteer application will expire on July 31st of each year. The volunteer application system will close on April 30 every school year.

A 3rd-party online system processes our volunteer applications. Most applications will be processed within two days; however, we recommend submitting your application at least two weeks prior to the event for which you wish to volunteer. This will allow us time to resolve any issues that may arise.

If you have questions about volunteering on your campus or in our district, contact Lisa Foster, Community Education & Communications Coordinator, at lfoster@splendoraisd.org, or contact your student's campus directly.

Volunteers vs. Visitors

The Splendora Independent School District values the contributions of parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for everyone. You can be involved in your child’s education as a volunteer or visitor. 

Volunteers work within the school programs by interacting with teachers and students. These individuals must complete a Volunteer Application. A volunteer’s duties may include the following:

• Mentoring students

• Tutoring students

• Working with the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

• Office and Classroom Assistance (Including Room Parents)

• Teacher and Staff Appreciation Activities

• Extracurricular and Community Service Activities

• Attending Field Trips (with your child or as a chaperone)

Visitors observe their child without engaging in distracting instructional activities and refrain from interacting one-on-one with other students. These individuals do not need to complete a Volunteer Application. Visitors may:

• Eat lunch with his/her child

• Attend a school-wide assembly or event

• Walk his/her child to class (Each campus has its own rules about this. Please verify that this is allowed on your child’s campus.)

• Speak to a class or organization with the teacher or sponsor present

** Visiting during student-only events is prohibited.

If you are interested in volunteering on one of our campuses, please complete the Volunteer Application. The District will obtain the criminal history records of all prospective volunteers through our online system. The background check is confidential and will be processed through a 3rd-party company.

Volunteers Should:

• Be 18 years of age before the first day of the school year unless supervised by school district personnel.
• Sign in at the front desk.
• Dress neatly. Be dependable, interested in making a difference, respectful of teachers, administrators, and students, and faithful to commitments.
• Keep things seen and heard at school confidential.
• Turn behavior problems with a student over to the teacher or campus administrator.
• Share matters of concern with the campus principal.
• Ask questions if they are unsure about anything.
• Avoid expressing dissatisfaction with the school or staff in the presence of students.
• Avoid promoting any specific business, commercial products, or brand names.
• Avoid unexpectedly entering their child’s classroom while volunteering during school hours.