Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Queen Anne!

For the safety and security of our students and school community, there are a couple of requirements to complete BEFORE you volunteer at Queen Anne.
(Seattle Public Schools has a volunteer information page, too, that will provide more info on district volunteer requirements and policies.)
These include:

• Completed SPS Volunteer Application or QAE Volunteer Registration & Placement Survey
• Background Check by WA State Patrol (submit a form & driver's license)

• Proof of Auto Insurance to have on file for when you drive on a field trip.
• Volunteer ID to be worn while at school.
• Volunteer Guidelines to read before (and observe while) volunteering.

• Fall Volunteer Orientation Session to help new volunteers get off to a good start.

Please see below for details on each of these requirements. Questions? Feel free to email Queen Anne PTSA Parent Volunteer Chair, Heather Anderson.

Background Check & ID (Required)
The Seattle Public School District requires that a background check be completed before you can volunteer at school. Even if you don't plan on being a regular
volunteer, please fill out this form now so if you discover you have time to chaperon a field trip or help out at a classroom event, you will be able to do
so.

Request for Criminal History Information
Please print, fill in and return the SPS Screening Form to the Office along with a copy of your driver's license or other valid ID. If you don't have access to a
printer or copier, stop by the School Office; we have hard copy forms on hand and are happy to make a copy of your license for you. 

Please Note:  Background checks are valid for two (2) years only. If you are a returning volunteer, please check with the Volunteer Chair to make sure your
form is still valid. 

Proof of Auto Insurance (Required)
The Seattle Public School District requires that any volunteer driving children on a field trip MUST have a copy of their current proof of automobile insurance on
file in the school Office. This requirement is in addition to the background check and copy of driver's license.

Please Note: Many auto insurance policies expire every six months. If you receive a new proof of insurance card before the end of this school year, please resubmit a
copy to the School Office.

On-site Volunteer ID
Queen Anne does not require all volunteers to wear a Volunteer ID sticker, (available in the main office near the sign-in forms), while volunteering on the school
grounds.  However, it is strongly advised.  This is especially important at the beginning of the school year or whenever we add new faces.

Volunteer Orientation (Suggested)
Are you new to volunteering at Queen Anne? If so, we suggest attending one of our autumn orientation sessions! We'll introduce you to the office staff, show you
how to operate the equipment, where to find supplies, and more. We'll meet in the Main Office; check with the Volunteer Chair for dates and times. (Hint:
Forms will be available for completion at that time or bring your completed forms with you.)

Volunteer Guidelines
Please observe these guidelines when volunteering. Thank you!

• Sign in/out at the main office every time you volunteer & say “Hi” to our wonderful office staff!  :-)


• Wear your Volunteer ID tag while at school.  Remember, not everyone may know your name.


• Volunteer for the entire classroom, not just your child. 


• Try to be quiet and unobtrusive in the classroom. Focus on your task and limit talking with other adults (it's distracting to the class!).


• Academic instruction must be left to certificated classroom personnel (district regulations). Volunteers provide general help and support. 


• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY. Protect and respect information you see or hear, especially pertaining to a student's work, behavior, or background.


• Provide a positive role model for our students.  Be courteous and demonstrate good behavior.


• Turn cell phones off or on vibrate. If you need to take a call, please do so outside of the classroom.


• While in the hall, speak quietly and keep doorways clear. Voices carry into the classrooms and are distracting to students and teachers.


• Consult the teacher before bringing siblings or other children into the classroom with you when you volunteer.


• Check with each teacher or their classroom PC(s) about his/her specific volunteer needs.

Downloadable version of Volunteer Guidelines