Volunteer Opportunities
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Parents and members of the community are encouraged and welcome to volunteer for the benefit of the staff and students in Sherman ISD:
- Tutor (reading with students, helping students increase math skills, etc.)
- Mentor (regular one-on-one visits with a student to build confidence for success)
- Classroom volunteer (making copies, organizing supplies)
- Join your campus PTA or booster club organization
- Write encouraging notes to staff and students
- Volunteer for the book fair, curriculum night, or other family engagement events
- Welcome students to campus during morning arrival
- Maintain high-traffic campus bulletin boards
This list is not comprehensive as every campus has different volunteer needs.
Required Background Check
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Sherman ISD requires background checks for volunteers and other purposes. If you plan to volunteer or have been instructed to submit a background check, please review the following:
- Completion of this form is required once each year.
- Background checks are cleared at the end of the school year by the last week of June.
- New background checks can be submitted for a new school year starting in July.
- Use your legal name as it appears on your driver's license or other official ID.
- This form requires either a Social Security Number or Visa Number in order to complete the application.
- Background results may take 3-5 business days to complete.
