Families in Action - Volunteers in our schools

Student success can be achieved by the community working together to invest time to support students and staff. This can be done by establishing partnerships within the community from groups such as parents, businesses, organizations, real estate developers and more. Families in Action serves to provide assistance by donating time to give back to Sheldon ISD schools. Families in Action may be moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, guardians, and more. We welcome all families to participate in this program. School volunteer opportunities are varied and range from 30 minutes per week to 20 hours per year.

Sheldon ISD is a fast growing school district serving neighborhoods surrounding Lake Sheldon in Harris County. The district has approximately 10,700 students and sees roughly a 3% annual enrollment increase. There are 1,600 employees and 13 schools (two early childhood academies, six elementary schools, two middle schools, one 9th grade center, one high school and KASE Academy). The Sheldon ISD population is 87% economically disadvantaged and benefits greatly from community partners through donations, resources, volunteerism and more.

El éxito de los estudiantes puede lograrse si la comunidad trabaja en conjunto para invertir tiempo en apoyar a los estudiantes y al personal. Esto se puede hacer estableciendo asociaciones dentro de la comunidad de grupos como padres, empresas, organizaciones, promotores inmobiliarios y más. Families in Action sirve para brindar asistencia mediante la donación de tiempo para retribuir a las escuelas de Sheldon ISD. Las familias en acción pueden ser mamás, papás, abuelos, tías, tíos, primos, tutores y más. Damos la bienvenida a todas las familias a participar en este programa. Las oportunidades de voluntariado escolar son variadas y van desde 30 minutos por semana hasta 20 horas por año.

 Acerca del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Sheldon

Sheldon ISD es un distrito escolar de rápido crecimiento que sirve a los vecindarios que rodean el lago Sheldon en el condado de Harris. El distrito tiene aproximadamente 10,700 estudiantes y ve un aumento de matriculación anual de aproximadamente un 3%. Hay 1,600 empleados y 13 escuelas (dos academias de primera infancia, seis escuelas primarias, dos escuelas intermedias, un centro de noveno grado, una escuela secundaria y la Academia KASE). La población de Sheldon ISD tiene un 87% de desventaja económica y se beneficia enormemente de los socios de la comunidad a través de donaciones, recursos, voluntariado y más.

How do I become a volunteer?

You can become a volunteer in Sheldon ISD in the steps listed below:

1. Apply - Every volunteer is required to complete a volunteer application. This provides a way for the district to place you with an opportunity that matches your request to our needs. Volunteers must pass a routine background check to serve in our schools. Our policy requires volunteers to complete and submit a criminal background check prior to interacting in our schools and with students. A new check must be completed by volunteers each school year. You may apply online or directly at your child’s school. Opportunities to volunteer will be available through the Raptor Volunteer Management System. Each campus and building location will post opportunities specific to their campus. *Please note that a background check could take up to 72 hours to be processed and will not be finalized automatically at the campus or district office.
   Click here to complete an application to volunteer! Volunteers should be 18 years of age or older.
   
   For added measures of safety, please note all parent/guardians accompanying their child on a field trip are considered volunteers. Please complete a background check and volunteer application in order to attend field trips with your child's school.
   
   
2. Training - If your application has been approved, volunteers will be notified to attend a training session. This is a required training and orientation prior to starting the volunteer experience in Sheldon. Once your application is approved, the district will hold volunteer training. You must attend training prior to volunteering.
   
   
3. Placement - After attending the training, volunteers will be placed to volunteer based on the information provided on the application. Volunteers will be connected to the campus where they will be serving at that time.
   
   
4. Check the Portal - Check the Portal to learn more about opportunities to volunteer and manage your hours.