Volunteering with SFPS

Mission Statement

Engage volunteers who work to ensure student success through supporting District and school goals. 

Purpose

The purpose of the SFPS Volunteer Program is to provide support to students by utilizing the skills and interests of our volunteers. Volunteers are a true asset to our school district and increase the student-to-adult ratio, which impacts overall student success.

*Note: All contractors and staff of partnering organizations and businesses are required to complete the entire volunteer process.

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Sabra Romero, Volunteer Coordinator
saromero@sfps.k12.nm.us

505-467-2024

New Volunteer Online Application

Background Check

Approval Process

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The application requires you to provide following information:

*Employment/volunteer history working with children or students

*Two personal or professional references

*Interested applicants under the age of 18 find information by clicking Getting Started as a Volunteer FAQs button located above.

*Note: To maintain an active volunteer status, all approved volunteers will complete annual renewal requirements. This includes the SFPS Returning Volunteer: Notice of Intent form and the updated SFPS Volunteer Training & Resource Course. See the Policies and Procedures section below for details.

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*Effective May 1, 2023, the State of New Mexico launched an updated background check process with a new fingerprint vendor, IDEMIA.

*Delays can result due to technicalities, which will be addressed by the volunteer coordinator on a case-by-case basis.

*Technical issues can include unreadable fingerprints, input error, machine malfunction or other issues.

*Note: You will need to enter this agency ORI number NM931140Z indicating results are to be sent to SFPS Volunteer Program.

*You will receive an email confirming receipt of application.

*District staff will verify employment and references.

*Total processing time can be 2-4 weeks.

*Upon approval, you will be notified via email.

*Be sure to review the important information in the Volunteer Handbook.

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities

Administrative

  1. Administrative Support

  2. Field Trips

  3. Special Events

  4. Fundraising

  5. Parent Organization

  6. Volunteer Liaison

Student Activities

  1. Library Assistance

  2. Morning, Lunch or Afternoon Duty

  3. Reading to Students

  4. Parent Involvement in the Classroom

  5. Visiting Artist or Musician

Mentor/Tutor

  1. Adelante

  2. After School and Summer Programming

  3. Help U Hotline Virtual Tutor

  4. Mentoring and Tutoring for all subjects

  5. Native American Student Services (NASS)

  6. Newcomer Support

  7. Support for Partnering Organizations

Volunteer Resources

Policies and Procedures

Training and Tutoring Materials

Newsletters

Volunteer Handbook

Training course

Additional Materials Coming Soon!

Volunteer Community Connections Newsletter

Community Connections Archive

We would love to hear from you! 
Please share your ideas and concerns. 

https://forms.gle/eYKfGMNkVuaNnfKR6

The teachers, staff and students of Santa Fe Public Schools thank your for you interest in making a difference!

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