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Volunteer & Visitor Information
HERNANDO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT LOVES OUR APPROVED VOLUNTEERS!!!!
Volunteers are individuals interested in assisting in classrooms, cafeterias, libraries, front offices, or anywhere else requested by the school. Volunteers also serve as chaperones on school field trips. All volunteers must complete an online volunteer application. Anyone interested in volunteering in a school MUST consent to a National Volunteer Background Check. This background check is completed by SafeVisitor and carries a fee of $9.95 payable online at the time of your application. Level 2 Volunteers (those assisting with athletics must have principal approval) must first be an approved Level 1 Volunteer. Prospective Level 2 Volunteers will receive fingerprint information via email. The cost of fingerprints is the responsibility of the volunteer, and the determined by the fingerprint location. Level 1 and Level 2 volunteers pay an additional fee for a district issued badge to be worn ON CAMPUS – NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Hernando County School Board holds the safety of our students as a top priority. In compliance with safety, ALL volunteers must complete a background check and be approved by the Office of Safe Schools. Volunteers must obtain a hardbadge before reporting to any school.
Parents/Guardians must present a valid government issued ID when coming on campus for a meeting or picking up a student. Guest Speakers must also present a valid government issued ID when coming on campus.
In accordance with Florida State Statute 1001.4205, volunteers, visitors, contractors, guest speakers, and elected officials must check in and out with the front office of the school. Badges must be worn at all times.
FRS Retirees
If you are a retiree from the Florida Retirement System, you will need to adhere to CS/CS/HB 1121 (effective 7/21/2023).
You must call FRS if you have any questions. Call (844) 377-1888, ask for the Enrollment Department.
An applicant who is found through background screening to be included in the FDLE sexual offender/predator registry, or otherwise found ineligible for employment under s.1012.315, F.S., will not be approved as a volunteer.
*Anyone with a pending charge, on probation and/or supervised released house arrest or has an active warrant may not volunteer.
*Adjudication withheld and Nolo Contendere are considered guilty verdicts.
*Anyone convicted as a sex offender or a crime against a child may not volunteer.
*Anyone currently on parole may not volunteer.
Hernando County School District appreciates everyone helping keep our school campuses safe!