Volunteering in the St. Helens School District

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the St. Helens School District! 

Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our students, staff, and schools. Whether you're a parent, guardian, family member, neighbor, or community member, there are many meaningful ways to get involved. Volunteers can tutor or mentor students, assist in the library or cafeteria, help with recess, support art literacy programs, and much more.

By sharing your time and talents, you enrich the educational experience for our students, strengthen support for teachers and staff, and help build strong, positive partnerships between our schools and the community. Volunteering is not only rewarding for our schools, it’s also a meaningful and fulfilling way to make a difference.

Because the safety of students is of primary importance, there are a few steps required in order for a volunteer application to be fully approved.

Volunteer Application Process

Complete the online Volunteer Application

Complete the district-wide volunteer application by clicking this link: Volunteer Application                                  (The information you provide will be used to complete a background check through Criminal Information Services and the Oregon Department of Education's sexual misconduct database.

Read the Abuse and Sexual Conduct Information and Board Policies

In the volunteer application itself, you will need to verify that you have read the SHSD Abuse and Sexual Conduct Information and School Board Policies. This information is also located on our website in the volunteer section and can also be found HERE. 

bACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS MAY TAKE 10 BUSINESS DAYS TO COMPLETE

Thank you very much for your interest in being a volunteer in the St. Helens School District!

Read the SHSD Volunteer Handbook

This St. Helens School District Handbook is designed to help volunteers understand the important role that they play in supporting students and staff. It includes information on volunteer dos and don’ts, policies, practices and procedures that volunteers must follow to ensure the safety of students and adults in our schools.

 

The St. Helens School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of the St. Helens School District that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, maritial status, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.