Georgia Law O.C.G.A. 35-3-34.2 states that volunteers who may have unsupervised access to children will submit to a fingerprint screening which includes a query through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) of their criminal history.

All volunteers who work with students in an unsupervised capacity, including all chaperones for overnight field trips, must make an appointment with the Fayette County Public Schools' Human Resources department. The Human Resources department will make every effort to conduct background checks in a reasonable fashion; however, results may take up to two weeks. Only upon clearance from the Human Resources department may the volunteer commence their volunteer duties.

Volunteers must undergo a background check every 5 years and a criminal history check each year.

Schools are now required by the State of Georgia to train all volunteers as mandated reporters of child abuse. Volunteers must apply annually to renew their application.

In compliance with this law, the Fayette County Board of Education requires ALL school volunteers and chaperones to complete the training. Prior to volunteering or chaperoning, you will need to read the document in Step 1 below that explains the procedures for reporting child abuse.

Please review the information thoroughly before completing or updating the volunteer application for the school(s) where you wish to volunteer. At the end of the application, check the box to confirm you have read the Mandated Reporter training and include the date of completion. Ensure that all required information is provided on the form. This application allows you to volunteer at multiple schools with a single submission. After your application is approved by the school, you will be able to sign in as a volunteer at the front office kiosk.

If you have questions after viewing the Mandated Reporter Training slides, please contact the front office at your child's school, and we will be happy to help. We appreciate the time and dedication of our volunteers, but it is our priority to protect our students.

If you would like to serve as a volunteer at Fayette County Public Schools, please complete the following:

Step 1

Read the required Mandated Reporter information.

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Step 2

Watch this important video about School Volunteers and FERPA.

Step 3

AFTER viewing the Mandated Reporter PDF, please complete or update the volunteer application form.

To renew your application or start a new application, choose one of the following options:

Type in your phone number and last name if you previously completed an application or click on the "Start New Application"

New applicants will need to have their driver's license on hand when completing the application. Once you submit your application, complete the following steps.

Step 3A

1. Click on the Profile tab
2. Answer Yes or No to the question "Mandated Reporter Training Completed"
3. Enter the new date that you completed the training.
4. Answer the question "Do you have a child enrolled in Fayette County Schools?
5. Click the "Save" button

Step 3B

1. Click on the Roles tab and then click on the plus (+) button 
2. Select a School from the drop-down menu
3. Select a Volunteer Role from the drop-down menu
4. Click the "Apply" button to save your selection.

Repeat steps 1-4 to add additional schools and roles.