Volunteer
The West Bend School District believes parental involvement, family engagement, and community partnerships increase and improve student learning and development. The WBSD is committed to utilizing volunteers from the school community to assist in the educational process. Volunteers shall only be utilized in accordance with established district guidelines.
- Potential volunteers will complete a WBSD Volunteer Application and be approved into the program (see box below)
- They will have no record of felony convictions, crimes against a child, or requirement to register as a sex offender
- Reapply every three school years to continue in the program
- Volunteers whose prior history, including criminal history, demonstrates a risk to the safety or well-being of students will be denied participation in volunteer activities.
- Criminal background checks shall be required of all volunteers ages 18 or older who participate in programs throughout the WBSD.
Applications must be submitted a minimum of two weeks prior to an event to allow processing time.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Gallun at 262-306-4800 or cgallun@wbsd-schools.org.
Volunteer FAQs
- How do I sign up to be a volunteer?
- Where do I find volunteer opportunities available in the WBSD?
- Why must I have a criminal background check to participate in volunteer activities at my child’s school?
- What’s the difference between volunteering and parent involvement?
- How long does the background check process take?
- I was approved last year, do I need to reapply this year?
- My child is at a different school this year, can I volunteer at their new school?
- How do I update my personal information, such as address, phone number, or e-mail, after being approved into the program?