Click here for a printable HELP WANTED form to find out about upcoming volunteer opportunities!  You may print this form out, complete it and send in to let us know what areas you are interested in!

Parent/Guardian Involvement Hours are a requirement for families in our school system:

• Each family must donate 30 Involvement Hours each school year
• If the 30-hour requirement is not met, your child's seat in the school system will be jeopardized.
• For a complete overview of the Parent Involvement Requirement, please refer to the Student/Parent Handbook.

Background Clearance must be obtained for each volunteer:

• To receive clearance, a Parent Volunteer Application must be submitted.
  • A new application must be submitted EACH school year before volunteering can begin.
• Allow 4-6 weeks for processing of Parent Volunteer Applications.
  • If you have questions regarding your clearance status, please call (283-4511 ext. 309) or email our Parent Involvement Coordinator, Debbie Winstead at debbie.winstead@capecharterschools.org.
• You will be notified once your background clearance has been completed.
• Prior to obtaining background clearance:
  • You are able to volunteer in the general areas such as the Cafeteria, Media Center, or the Office. 
  • You are not eligible to volunteer in the classroom or any scenario which requires student chaperoning or one-on-one interaction.
• Any family member can participate. 
  • Background clearance must be obtained for each person.

 Once you receive clearance notification, you are free to GET INVOLVED in every capacity including:

Classroom          Lunchroom          Office          Clinic          Media Center          PE/Field Day

Art                     PTO Events         Other School Events        At Home

Hours Reporting and Tracking:

• During School Hours: 
  • All volunteers must sign in and out at the main office. 
  • You will automatically receive credit for all hours through this check-in system. 
  • You must sign out in order to receive credit for your hours. 
  • If you sign out after the office is closed, you must leave your name badge from sign in with your teacher & write the time you left on it.  They will turn it in so that your check out time can be input manually.
• Outside of School Hours:
  • The CME staff person that requested your assistance will complete a PINK FORM and they must submit to the Parent Involvement Coordinator to report your hours. 
  • The PINK FORM requires staff signature in order to be processed.

Click here for a complete list of all Parent Involvement Forms

Click here for a list of the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers