Volunteer Services

The Puyallup School District (PSD) welcomes more than 10,000 parents and community members into our schools each year to volunteer with students and staff. Volunteers make a major difference in the lives of our students by offering their time, energy and support towards achieving our goal of academic success for each child.

The district recognizes the valuable contribution made to the total school program through the volunteer assistance of parents and citizens. Volunteers are parents, community members, employees volunteering in a location other than their work location, students volunteering in a school other than the school they attend, and coaches or advisors in unpaid assignments. We can't do it without you!

How to Become a Volunteer 

Before working with students, each volunteer must:

• Complete an Online Volunteer Application (Due to the high volume of applications being processed, it could take up to three weeks to process your application. Do not submit multiple applications. If you submitted an application and 20 business days have passed, please send an email to the volunteer coordinator)
   
• Sign and submit the PSD Volunteer Code of Conduct 
   
• Read the PSD Volunteer Handbook

Background Check Procedures

The Puyallup School District is required by law to perform background checks on all volunteer applicants. All information will be kept in strict confidence.  You will be contacted when your application is approved. You will then be ready to contact your chosen school for opportunities. The staff can help you become familiar with their specific procedures and will also be able to match you with the classroom, teacher and/or project that best meets your desire in helping in the school.

For Approved Volunteers

If you are currently approved to volunteer at a school and you would like to change or add another location, please contact our volunteer specialist to have your profile updated. 

Thank you so much for your interest in serving in our schools.