School Volunteers and Mentors
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Click on Be a School Volunteer
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Fill out the personal information and click SUBMIT
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Returning School Volunteers and Mentors will need to re-register each year to become a volunteer or mentor.
If you are a retired or former employee of M-DCPS, we welcome your time, talents, creativity and skill-set. Please click here for information about the Retirees Volunteer in the 305 (RV305).
Fingerprinting Process (Level 2 Volunteers)
For identified high-security positions, Level 2 Volunteers must undergo a full fingerprint check with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Please note, you may not begin service until you are cleared at Level 2 and have met the requirements for that position indicated. Your school or work location will contact you once you have been cleared.
Level 2 Volunteers are listed as the following:
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District or Region Office Volunteer (District training required, 305-995-2995)
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Listeners/ Oyentes (Listeners training required, 305-995-2995)
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Mentor (Mentor Training Required)
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Overnight Chaperone (all grade levels, school site signature required)
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Physical Education Assistant (all grade levels, school site signature required)
*Volunteers not listed above are considered Level 1 Volunteers and do not require fingerprinting.
Schedule an appointment with the Fingerprinting Department at least 24 hours prior to your requested date by emailing Smiles@dadeschools.net. Please arrive approximately ten minutes prior to appointment time at 1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Room 110 Miami, Florida 33132.
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT:
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Fingerprint Fee Waiver Request (signed the school Principal or work site administrator)
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A current government-issued photo identification (Non-expired driver's license, passport, etc.)
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Social Security Card (If the card is lost, a pay stub, W-2 or insurance card showing the entire SSN is acceptable. You may also obtain a social security number verification form for a lost card by contacting 1-800-772-1213 or visiting the office nearest you. In case you were not issued a Social Security Number, please notify the Fingerprinting Department at the time the appointment is made.)
Please allow 7 business days for fingerprint results.