Volunteer Community (VCVC)
The Valley Christian Volunteer Community (VCVC) adds lifelong value to our children’s education. Through their presence and volunteerism, VCVC members have a meaningful impact on our students’ overall school experience.
NOTE: All volunteers who wish to serve in the classroom on our K-6 campus, must be a Level 3 volunteer.
Level One Volunteer
NOTE: Please note that ALL volunteers for both the Elementary and Junior High campus must be a Level 2 or Level 3*
A Level 1 volunteer (High School only) is a casual volunteer. They are volunteering at VCS in a supervised capacity, with little to no student interaction, for a specific purpose, and for a limited time.
Example: A volunteer decorating for a homecoming event, distributing food in the lunch room, taking tickets at a football game, photocopying lesson plans in the school office, etc.
Requirements: Volunteer must fill out a Standard Volunteer Application form. The purpose of this form is for us to have names/contact information of everyone volunteering on our campus. They must be supervised while on campus. There is no requirement for a background check/fingerprint card.
Must Submit: Standard Volunteer Application (Click Here)
Level Two Volunteer
A Level 2 volunteer is a leader in the High School or anyone volunteering on the K-8 campuses. A volunteer leader is someone who could reasonably be perceived as representing Valley Christian Schools while serving in their volunteer role.
Example: A volunteer who is leading a sponsored class reunion, directing a community service project, etc.
Requirements: Volunteer must fill out either a Volunteer Leadership Application form if serving as the school’s representative, or a standard Volunteer Application if volunteering on the K-8 campus. All level 2 volunteers must also pass a background check or provide a copy of a Level 1 IVP fingerprint card. If you elect to have a background check done, there is a $19.95 fee to process the background check. To begin the background check via SentryLink click here.
Must Submit: Valid Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Card OR Background Check; AND,
Volunteer Leadership Application (Click Here) OR Standard Volunteer Application – if K-8 (Click Here)
Important Background Check Reminder! Once you receive your results (instantly or via email, share your report with Valley Christian Schools. Sentry Link will only allow you to share once so should you need to re-send, you can save a PDF of your report and email directly to Human Resources. We recommend you encrypt the email.
Level Three Volunteer
A Level 3 volunteer is a “student-facing” volunteer. This volunteer comes into direct contact with and has the opportunity to be alone with students.
Example: Coaches, classroom aides, chaperones for overnight trips, etc.
Requirements: Volunteer should fill out a Volunteer Leadership application. This level of volunteer is also required to have a Level 1 IVP fingerprint card the same as a VCS employee who works with students.
We recognize the increased level of commitment that our level three volunteers have made to the school and will reimburse some of the cost (up to $55) to obtain a fingerprint card. Receipts and a copy of the card should be turned in to the school office in an envelope marked “Attn: Business Office”.
Must Submit: Valid Level 1 Fingerprint Card AND Volunteer Leadership Application (Click Here)
Fingerprint Information
For instructions on obtaining a level one fingerprint card please see the links below:
- Community Wellness and Safety of Arizona (Gilbert location, $90 for IVP, Fingerprinting, Background Check, and Processing Fee)
- Arizona Livescan Fingerprinting (Mesa location is closest, walk-in appointments only. $99 for IVP and Fingerprinting)
Valley Christian Schools will reimburse up to $55 of the total cost of your background check. Please keep your receipt.
Background Check Information
Below is a link to a guide to complete your background check online:
Important Instructions! Once you receive your results (instantly or via email, share your report with Valley Christian Schools by doing the below steps. Sentry Link will only allow you to share once so should you need to re-send, you can save a PDF of your report and email directly to our Development Office. We recommend you encrypt the email.
Sharing a Report on Sentry Link:
- Sign in to your account at our website, at: https://www.sentrylink.com/web/logon.jsp
- Across the top, you will see a section called “My Account”. Click on the “My Reports” option.
- On the My Reports and Payment page, click on the red box “List Reports and Payments” and you will see the description of your report. Click on your report, and you will see the report results again.
- Click on the red box that states “Share This Report”
- Then enter your recipient’s Sentry Link Username – HR(at)valleychristianaz.org. Agree to terms of use and confirm by clicking the red box that states “I agree to these terms, please share my report”. Valley Christian Schools will be notified that your report is ready to view. You may check on delivery status by going to My Account > My Shares. If your report is not reviewed in a reasonable amount of time, please contact your recipient directly. They will need to log in to their account to see the report.
If you’d like to volunteer at VCS and be a part of VCVC, please take 60 seconds to fill out the form below!
Please remember that our primary responsibility is the safety and wellbeing of our students and we may deny or limit the role of a volunteer if administration feels it is necessary.
VCVC Interest Form
“From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.”
Ephesians 4:16
We could not do what we do at Valley Christian without the incredible support of our volunteer community.
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