Volunteering

Our volunteers make an impact on the lives of students every day. Whether you are a parent interested in getting more involved at your child's school or a community member who wants to have an impact on your local community, we welcome you and thank you for the gift of your time.

Current NKSD Staff who intend to Volunteer

Please go to our For Staff > Forms > HR - Staff Volunteering page to download a copy of the release and hold harmless agreement for current NKSD employees.

NOTICE REGARDING ALL VOLUNTEERING

Per the Office of the Governor: Proof of COVID Vaccinations is no longer required, effective November 1, 2022

As we welcome back our parent and community volunteers, we have new guidelines in place to ensure everyone's safety:

  • All North Kitsap volunteers must:
    • Be fingerprinted if:
      1. You are an Options volunteer
      2. You will be driving students either in your own vehicle or a district vehicle.
      3. You will be accompanying students to camps or on any overnight activities.
      4. You are an athletic volunteer
      5. You will be working one-on-one with any student(s)

IMPORTANT: If any of the above criteria for fingerprinting applies to you, you will not be allowed to volunteer in those capacities until your fingerprint results have been cleared by the Washington State Patrol and the FBI. You will receive additional email notifications from Human Resources when we receive this information.

(If you have been fingerprinted within the past two years, please contact Liz Campbell at [email protected])

Directions for Submitting Volunteer Packet

  1. Download and complete a Volunteer Packet (ENGLISH VERSION) or (SPANISH VERSION).
  2. Volunteer approval is good for two years. After two years, volunteers must complete a new application. Volunteers who have been fingerprinted for unsupervised activities must keep their volunteer status current to maintain this clearance. - District staff who wish to volunteer and their participation in the volunteer activity is outside of their job duties must also complete a volunteer application. Please allow at least 10 business days for your application to be processed.
  3. Review the following district policies and procedures before volunteering:
    • 3207, 3207P Prohibition of Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying
    • 3421, 3421P Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited
    • 5011, Sexual Harassment of District Staff Prohibited
    • 5253, 5253P Maintaining Professional Staff/Student Boundaries
    • 5201 Drug-Free Workplace
  4. Submit the completed application to your local school office, and they will send it to Human Resources through district mail. Digital (emailed, scanned, or faxed) applications, as well as applications sent through the U.S. Postal Service, are not accepted and will be returned for submittal through the building
  5. You will be notified by email or mail of your volunteer status and receive a copy of your Washington State Patrol Background Check within 10 days after receipt. A notification will also be sent to the volunteer coordinator at the school(s) you have indicated on your application.

QUESTIONS?

North Kitsap School District reserves the right to deny a volunteer applicant for any reason.

Driving on a Field Trip

An Approval for the Use of Private Vehicle Form is only needed for special circumstances, and volunteers must have administrative approval prior to the planned trip. These forms must be returned to the individual school office. If you are a current district employee, you must also obtain a Type II District Driving Authorization from Transportation Services.

Athletic Volunteering 

If you would like information on becoming an Athletic Volunteer, please visit the Athletic Volunteers page of the website. Please note that athletic volunteers require the head coach and athletic coordinator's permission prior to processing.

QUESTIONS?

  • Athletic Volunteering
  • North Kitsap School District
  • Carmen Belleci
  • (360) 396-3083
  • [email protected]