Welcome to The School District of Lee County Volunteer Program!

Thank you for your interest in supporting our schools. Volunteers are an essential part of our mission to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. Whether you are a parent, student, business partner, community member, or retiree, your time and talents make a meaningful impact in our classrooms and school communities.

How to Become a Volunteer

1. Volunteer Screening & Safety
2. The safety of our students is our highest priority.
3. To ensure a safe and secure learning environment, all individuals interested in volunteering with the School District of Lee County must complete a volunteer application and be approved before serving in our schools.
4. As part of the approval process:

• Applicants are screened through the Florida Sexual Offenders and Predators database
• Individuals with disqualifying offenses will not be assigned to a volunteer role
• This screening helps us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for every student.

Determine Your Volunteer Level

Level 1:

• Level 1 volunteers must obtain clearance through the Centegix system each time they enter the campus or volunteer.
• Level 1 volunteers must always be in the presence of an LCSD employee. Examples include:
• Assisting in a classroom or at the school site
• Assisting with a district-level department or program

* Level 2: Beginning January 1, 2026, if you will be alone with students at any time, you must be a Level 2.

 **Applicants are responsible for their own fingerprinting fees

• Fingerprinting is required to conduct a state and national background clearance.
• Duties assigned outside the immediate presence of an LCSD employee include, but are not limited to:
• Chaperoning field trips
• Mentoring
• Transporting students in a vehicle without an LCSD employee present
• Volunteer (non-paid) athletic coaches

Application Process

To become an approved volunteer:

1. Complete the online SDLC Volunteer Application.
2. Upload a valid U.S.-issued photo ID, Passport, or Green Card.
3. Review the Volunteer Handbook.
4. Email the completed Handbook Training Form to [email protected]
5. Receive notification of clearance to begin volunteering.

Volunteers are screened through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) sexual predator/offender database. Depending on your assignment, a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check may be required.