In order to volunteer with West Johnston Bands & Ensembles, you must be a verified volunteer according to Johnston County Public Schools. This helps to ensure the safety of our students.

 

JCPS has established three levels of volunteers:
 

Level 1 Volunteer: Level I Volunteer status requires only the approval of the school principal. A Level I Volunteer may only volunteer in roles that do not involve direct and independent supervision of students.  

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Level 2 Volunteer: Level 2 Volunteer status requires principal approval, a criminal records background check, and district approval. Level 2 approval is at the discretion of District Administrators. A Level 2 Volunteer may volunteer in short-term roles where they directly supervise students but may not volunteer in extended, long-term roles where they directly supervise students. 

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Level 3 Volunteer: Level 3 Volunteer status requires an application with references, principal approval, and submission to Human Resources to vet and submit for formal board approval. Level 3 Volunteer status also requires a criminal records background check.  Level 3 approval is at the recommendation of the principal and the discretion of District Administrators. 

 

To become an approved volunteer, you must complete an application. This process includes previously approved volunteers. All volunteers go to an “inactive” status each July 1st. Volunteers will need to reactivate their accounts yearly to serve.

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Click on the link for the Johnston County Public School MyVolunteer portal to apply or renew your volunteer status.

 

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Upon completion, send a confirmation email to operations@westjohnstonband.com so that the Vice President of Operations can notify the school Principal, Dr. Jennifer Swartz,  of your application or renewal. Dr. Swartz will then approve or deny the application. Please do not email the school Principal directly.

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Note: Any parents that wish to chaperone overnight trips, such as the Havelock competition at the end of October/beginning of November, must complete a Level 3 Volunteer application. Due to the nature of the application and process of approval for Level 3, please complete the application as early as possible, after July 1, to allow ample time for process completion. This will allow you to be able to chaperone for the upcoming marching band season.