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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer with CPS/Here for Kids 

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 how you can support!

Requirements

CPS Parents/Caregivers or Partners must have:

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

Steps to becoming a Volunteer

  1. Complete Volunteer Registration Form
  2. Complete/Submit Background Check
  3. School administrator will upload volunteer into non-CPS BusinessPlus
  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 you are 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/BCII Background Check to your Badge Appointment at:
    • Cincinnati Public Schools, Education Center Security Office (2651 Burnet Ave, 45219 Hours: Monday 9:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 5 p.m. or Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 - 12:30 and  1:30–3 p.m. 

If you are 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 7 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 $5 fee (exact cash)
  • Complete FBI/BCII Background Check by visiting:
    • Cincinnati Public Schools, Education Center, 2651 Burnet Ave, 45219, Corryville (Hours: Monday from 9:30 - 12:30 and 1:30 - 5 p.m. or Tuesday - Thursday from 9:30 - 12:30 and 1:30–3 p.m.)
    • *NO appointments necessary 
    • Exact cash or card — for BCII and FBI — $50,for BCII only — $25, for FBI only — $30.
    • 48 hours for results.
    • 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.

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 (Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
      • Please bring with you your:
      • Current Local or FBI/BCII Background AND
      • State Issued ID/Driver's License
  • Enter at the front door of the Education Center and check in at the front desk.

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