Lafayette School District Volunteer Requirements

 

DO YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER AT SCHOOL THIS YEAR?
HELP IN THE CLASSROOM, DURING Art, OR IN THE LIBRARY?

 

If so, you need volunteer clearance through Be A Mentor, the online portal used by The Lafayette School District (LAFSD) to streamline and track volunteer screening. There are three steps to this screening.

 

 

 

Step 1: Create A 'Be A Mentor' Account

All volunteers must register on the 'Be A Mentor' online portal. you'll need to:

  • Select the "Volunteer Chaperone" Activity option

  • Upload a copy or photo of your Drivers Licence 

  • Affirm that you have completed the online training & orientation (by reading and signing the provided online clearance form and watching the provided FERPA video)   

CREATE or UPDATE YOUR ACCOUNT NOW

 

 

NOTE: This need to be done before you get your LiveScan Fingerprints

 

Step 2: Get Fingerprinted Via Live Scan

All volunteers must pass a Live Scan background check. Once you complete your LiveScan, you are cleared for the duration of your time at LES. 

 

• Find a local LIVE SCAN PROVIDER. Many UPS Stores allow for walk-ins, please call before going.

 

• You must fill out and bring the district-provided, specially coded Live Scan Request form to your Live Scan appointment. The form is available in Be A Mentor after you've created your account.Take the form and a valid ID with you to your Live Scan appointment. Depending on location/vendor used, the Live Scan appointment may cost $40 to $75+.

 

• After completing your Live Scan fingerprinting appointment, allow up to several weeks for results to be processed and reflected in your Be A Mentor profile. The Live Scan background clearance will include reports from the Dept. of Justice and the FBI, as well as a sex offender registry search.

 

Step 3: TB (Tuberculosis) Screening Clearance

All volunteers must show proof of TB clearance within the last four years.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE TB CLEARANCE FROM WITHIN THE LAST FOUR YEARS:

• You must receive a TB Screen by a healthcare provider. It is a standard screening involving 5 simple questions followed by a signature from your healthcare provider. The results of a TB screen may result in the need for a TB skin test or blood test if certain risk factors are identified.

 

• You can contact your own healthcare provider, or find COMMUNITY TESTING OPTIONS. 

 

• Most providers provide their own TB Screening form OR you can ask them to FILL OUT THIS ONE. 

 

IF YOU DO HAVE TB CLEARANCE DOCUMENTATION FROM WITHIN THE LAST FOUR YEARS:

• Simply upload that documentmentation to your 'Be A Mentor' profile and/or check your status to confirm current clearance.

 

UPLOAD TO 'BE A MENTOR' NOW 

Thank you for helping keep our leopards safe. 

We can't wait to see you on campus.

 

If you want to be able to drive students for a School Field Trip, you have two more steps to complete: 

Step 4: Upload Declaration Of Insurance*

• Select the "Volunteer Driver" Activity option in your BE A MENTOR profile

• Complete the provided Driver form/s

• Upload Your Declaration of Insurance to the 'Be A Mentor' portal

 

Please Note:

- The declaration of drivers insurance is not your insurance card. Is it a page on your policy that shows the name of your insurance company, your name and your policy expiration date. 

 

- Most people's Insurance Declaration dates expire/renew twice a year, so this step may need to be repeated or updated for Volunteer Driver status to remain current.

 

- Review the Parent/Guardian Volunteer Driver Reference Guide for more details. 

 

UPLOAD TO 'BE A MENTOR' NOW

 

Step 5: Upload Proof of Completion of Mandated Reporter Training*

If you serve as a field trip driver or plan to volunteer as a field trip driver during the 2026-27 school year, please complete this requirement by September 1, 2026.

TO COMPLETE THE REQUIREMENT:

  • Log in to your BAM volunteer account.
  • Select the Mandated Reporter Training link from your dashboard.
  • Complete the online training course. Be sure to select "Volunteer" as your role.
  • Return to BAM and complete the required training exam.
  • Upload proof of completion. A screenshot of the completion page or confirmation email is acceptable. Your name and completion date must be visible.
  • You do NOT need to purchase a certificate.

Additional Information:

  • The training takes approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete.
  • The training is valid for one year from the completion date. Volunteers serving as field trip drivers must complete this requirement annually

 

NOT SURE IF YOU'RE ALREADY CLEARED TO VOLUNTEER? Click here.

 

Questions?  Check out our Volunteer FAQ

or reach out to our VP Volunteers (volunteers@lafayettepta.info)

 

 It is important to the Lafayette School District that all families have access to volunteer opportunities at their child’s school. If the cost of the fingerprinting service is prohibitive, parents/caregivers are encouraged to speak directly with their principal. Additionally, all families of students who qualify for free/reduced lunch, are homeless or foster youth, or are English language learners will be contacted by the District to assist in arranging for free fingerprinting services. 

QUESTIONS? VISIT THE DISTRICT'S WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

This Page Last Updated: August 2025