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  • Volunteering in Providence Schools!

     

    Providence Schools welcomes and encourages the valuable contributions made to through the volunteer assistance and engagement of family and community members. The support and involvement of Providence families and community members is vital to our students’ success. Increasing volunteer opportunities and other types of school-based engagement and clarifying the volunteer engagement process will encourage more individuals to become involved with the District. Click here to view the PPSD Volunteer Policy, PPSD Volunteer Policy (Spanish).

     


     

    Three-step process to become a volunteer

     

    Step 1: Application and BCI 

    • Return your volunteer application with a copy of your valid picture ID (front and back) and the original BCI. Submit all documents to the school or the FACE Office, 379 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903, first floor.  
    • Volunteer applications are available at the orientation sessions, at all school main offices and the district website, www.providenceschools.org (under “Parents”)  
    • Complete the application and obtain a state Bureau of Criminal Investigation check (also known as a BCI). You may personally request a BCI at the RI Attorney General’s Office, 4 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
    • Hours are from 8:30-4:00 Monday-Friday
    • You must provide a valid picture ID and $5 (check, money order or credit card) made out to BCI. No cash accepted.
    • For more information visit http://riag.ri.gov/BCI

    Step 2: Orientation

    • Attend a Volunteer Orientation session in person or do the self-led orientation. 
    • Complete the Orientation Assessment.

     

    REMINDERS:

    1. VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION IS REQUIRED FOR FIRST TIME VOLUNTEERS
    2. BCI & COPY OF PHOTO ID ARE REQUIRED ANNUALY
    3. ANY CHANGES IN VOLUNTEER CONTACT INFORMATION SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE VOLUNTEER OFFICE BY COMPLETING A NEW VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM
    4. VOLUNTEER RECRUITING / ORIENTATION CAN BE HOSTED IN SCHOOLS BY REQUEST WITH A MINIMUM OF 5 ATTENDEES 

    FOR ANY QUESTION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR FACE/CRO & VOLUNTEER OFFICE 401-456-9239

     

    Central Records & Volunteer Program

    The Family & Community Engagement Office (FACE)

    379 Washington Street, Providence, RI 02903

    Phone: (401) 456-9239 | Fax: (401) 278-2878 | e-mail: cro@ppsd.org

  • Volunteers may do either the self-led or in-person orientation session

    Self-led Volunteer Orientation

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    In-Person Volunteer Orientation Dates

    Wednesday, September 28,2022

    Wednesday, October 26,2022

    Wednesday, November 30, 2022

    Wednesday, December 21, 2022

    Wednesday, January 18,2023

    Wednesday, February 15,2023

    Wednesday, March 22,2023

    Wednesday, April 26,2023

    Wednesday, May 23,2023 

    Please RSVP for in person orientation by calling 401-456-9239

     

    Download all the documents below and submit completed forms to the school you're applying to or the Family & Community Engagement Office to start volunteering.