• Volunteer for CPS — Call for Parent and Partner Support!

    We are in need of parents/caregivers or partner volunteers! Help us ensure that students continue to learn in a safe, healthy and fun environment!

    Schools may need people to help out in classrooms, lunchrooms and on the playground, as well as volunteers to help in the office.

    Please contact your school’s office for more information on what they need!

    Requirements

    CPS Parents/Caregivers or Partners must have:

    • Current Local or FBI/BCI Background
    • District Provided Volunteer Badge

    Steps to becoming a Volunteer

    1. Click Here To Complete Volunteer Registration Form: https://cpsk12.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tjiu2273VBh80K
    2. Complete/Submit Background Check
    3. School completes/submits the Badge Authorization Form
    4. Volunteer makes appointment to get a CPS Badge
    5. School contacts volunteers to coordinate day(s) of support

    How to Submit/Obtain Local Background Check

    If a CURRENT CPS volunteer or if you have had a Local or FBI/BCI Background Check within the past 6 months:

    • Bring your Local or FBI/BCI Background Check to your Badge Appointment at:
      • Cincinnati Public Schools, Education Center Security Office (2651 Burnet Ave, 45219 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.– Noon and  1–3 p.m.)

    If a NEW CPS volunteer or if you need a local background check:

    • Complete a Local Background Check by visiting:
      • Hamilton County Justice Center, (1000 Sycamore Street, Room 100, 45202; Ph. (513) 946-6600; Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.– 3 p.m.)
      • Please make sure to bring a valid Driver’s License/State Issued ID with you to obtain your background check
      • Note: There is a fee
    • Bring your Local Background Check to your Badge Appointment at:  
      • Cincinnati Public Schools, Education Center Security Office (2651 Burnet Ave, 45219; Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.– Noon and 1–3 p.m.)

    Background checks are available at two locations: 

    • Cash only — Please bring the exact amount
    • Appointments are required
      Cincinnati Public Schools, Education Center, 2651 Burnet Ave, 45219, Corryville
      Hours: Monday through Friday 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. & 1:30–4 p.m.
      Issues BCII and FBI only. 48 hours for results. Exact cash — for BCII and FBI — $50,for BCII only — $25, for FBI only — $30.
    • For renewals, only the FBI is needed if you have continually lived in Ohio for the past five years. New employees and non-Ohio residents need both.
      Make a background check appointment at the Education Center
    • Hamilton County Justice Center, 1000 Sycamore Street, Rm. 100, 45202, Downtown, Ph. (513-946-6600).
      Hours: Monday-Friday 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
      Local for Hamilton County residents. $5 for Local.

    How to Obtain CPS Volunteer Security Badge

    • To schedule an appointment, go to:
    • To receive your CPS Badge:
      • Visit Cincinnati Public Schools, Education Center, 2651 Burnet Ave, 45219
        • Please bring with you your:
        • Current Local or FBI/BCI Background AND
        • State Issued ID/Driver's License
    • The Security Office is located on the second floor of the Education Center through the Employee Care Center (Enter the middle doors and check in at the front desk); Security Office Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m.–Noon and 1–3 p.m.

    Questions, contact LaRonda Thomas at (513) 377-2167 or email.