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Volunteers

Welcome to msd volunteers

Welcome to msd volunteers

The Moraga School District is deeply grateful for our dedicated volunteers. Whether assisting in classrooms, chaperoning field trips, helping at events, or supporting behind the scenes, your time and talents enrich our schools. Thank you for partnering with us to help MSD students learn, grow, and belong.
Volunteer clearance requirements
 

Volunteer clearance requirements
 

  • Complete the Be A Mentor Online Application
  • Complete Mandated Reporter Training annually
  • Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance Risk Assessment
  • Driver Transportation Form (Level 3)
  • Auto Insurance Coverage Declaration page (Level 3)
  • All volunteers must receive notification of clearance from Be A Mentor before they can begin volunteering
Comparison of Roles and Clearance Requirments

Comparison of Roles and Clearance Requirments

Category
Description
Supervision Required
Examples
Clearance Needed
Visitor or Guest Engages in school-related activities as an observer or participant without student supervision No direct student supervision Attendance at school performances, meetings, or events; classroom guest speaker
Current:
Volunteer
Level 1
Provides limited volunteer services (up to once a month)
Does not supervise students without a district staff member present.
Helps at a school/event no more than once a month, under staff supervision (e.g., class parties, grade-level events).
Current: 
  • Sign in to Raptor at the school site - Megan's Law Disclaimer (Sex Offender Search)
  • Must follow district/school site policies
  • Follow the schedule, role, and duration set by site administrators
Effective January 1, 2027:
  • Be a Mentor Account
Volunteer 
Level 2
Provides regular volunteer service without transport duties
Does not supervise students without a district staff member present.
Regular classroom or library helper, lunch helper, field trip chaperone (under supervision and without driving). 
Current: 
  • Sign in to Raptor at the school site - Megan's Law Disclaimer (Sex Offender Search)
  • Must follow district/school site policies
  • Follow the schedule, role, and duration set by site administrators
Effective January 1, 2027:
  • Be a Mentor Account
  • LiveScan (fingerprinting clearance)
  • TB Test
  • Annual Mandated Reporter Training
Volunteer 
Level 3
A volunteer authorized to supervise and transport students.
May supervise students while driving them to an activity without a district staff member present.
Volunteer driver for athletic events or field trips. 
Effective July 1, 2026:
  • Sign in to Raptor at the school site - Megan's Law Disclaimer (Sex Offender Search)
  • Be a Mentor Account
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Meets district requirements for transporting students on school-related trips, including auto insurance coverage requirements. 
  • LiveScan (fingerprinting clearance)
  • TB Test
  • Annual Mandated Reporter Training