Volunteers

NEW VOLUNTEER SYSTEM FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR

Zeeland Public Schools is pleased to announce the implementation of a new visitor/volunteer sign-in system this school year called Raptor. This enhanced system will help us accurately and efficiently screen all visitors and volunteers in our schools and provide us with a safe environment for our students and staff.  Please note that all visitors will need to present a picture ID each time when entering a school building. 

We appreciate your interest in volunteering at Zeeland Public Schools.  All persons coming into extended contact with our students must complete an online Michigan State Police background check.  Simply complete the form from the link below at least three business days before your volunteer opportunity.   

Background Check Authorization Form - IMPORTANT: YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL CONFIRMING YOUR SUBMISSION ONLY. YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE AN EMAIL WITH BACKGROUND CHECK RESULTS.  Once you receive the submission confirmation email, we would appreciate your patience while the background check is being processed.  At the beginning of the school year, the amount of background check requests are abundant; we ask that you please allow at least a week to be cleared.  If you do not clear your background check, you will be notified by email. Please do not submit more than one background check request for the current school year. 

On the day of your volunteer opportunity, you will need to present a government-issued ID and scan it into the Raptor Visitor system prior to entry.  The information you enter on the application must match your government-issued identification card including your full legal name. Here is a link to our visitor/volunteer policy and a FAQ document .

If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office of the school building at which you intend to volunteer.

Thank you for your partnership, patience, and support in enhancing the school safety protocols in our district.