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Volunteers and Mentors
Fairfax County Public Schools is fortunate to have individuals who contribute time and energy to students as volunteers and mentors. The school system requires volunteers and mentors who meet with students on a frequent and regular basis to have a background check because student safety is of utmost importance (Regulation 4119.1).
Fingerprinting and Background Check Procedure
- Complete the Volunteer or Mentor Application Form (HR-3) and turn it in to the school where you would like to volunteer.
- Go to the FCPS Gatehouse Administration Center I at 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. with the following:
- Request to Fingerprint Form (HR-8) - completed and signed by the principal or designee from the desired school at the time you submit the HR-3. (The form will either be given to the applicant or be e-mailed to an employment specialist at Gatehouse who will keep it on file until the applicant’s arrival.)
- Photo ID
- Adequate time to complete several additional forms and get fingerprinted*
- Request to Fingerprint Form (HR-8) - completed and signed by the principal or designee from the desired school at the time you submit the HR-3. (The form will either be given to the applicant or be e-mailed to an employment specialist at Gatehouse who will keep it on file until the applicant’s arrival.)
- If there is an issue with the mentor’s or volunteer’s fingerprints, the internal investigator, in coordination with the Office of Employment Services, will notify the school and the individual to determine a disposition regarding the applicant’s status.
- The paper file will be kept by the principal; HR keeps all information pertaining to fingerprinting and the background check.
*The cost of the background check will be paid for by the Department of Human Resources.