Volunteers

By volunteering to work with children as they learn to read, improve their math skills or prepare for college, you play a part in helping your community become better educated.

Erica Dalburg

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
(563) 359-3681, Ext. 3000
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School Site Contacts

Join a Parent Organization

Bulldog Athletic Boosters
Bettendorf Fine Arts Boosters
BMS Parent Link
Grant Wood PTA
Herbert Hoover PTO
Mark Twain PTA
Neil Armstrong PTA
Paul Norton PTA

Step 1: Volunteer Handbook

Carefully review our online Volunteer Handbook to learn about volunteer responsibilities, rights, and tips for successful volunteering. By submitting a volunteer application you are agreeing to the terms of the Volunteer handbook and Family handbook information. 

Volunteer Handbook
Family Handbook

Step 2: Volunteer Application (includes Background Check)
Complete the volunteer application

Volunteer Application

Volunteer applications are processed through the Bettendorf Community School District Administrative Office. Once you are approved as a volunteer in our system, your application materials will stay active as you volunteer with BCSD. Every year, we will ask whether you would like to stay active, and if so, you will complete a new background check.

Please submit your completed application at least two (2) weeks before the expected volunteer service start date. Background check reports take up to two weeks to verify, occasionally longer. After the background information has been verified you will be contacted by the Administrative office of next steps. A volunteer application must be completed prior to placement in our schools.

After Passing the Volunteer Application Process

Step 3: Watch Training Videos

BCSD Volunteer Video Training Supports - 

Module 1: ACE’s (Adverse Childhood Experiences) Overview (each module 3-5 min)

FERPA (3min) - https://studentprivacy.ed.gov/training/school-volunteers-and-ferpa  

There many be other trainings you are responsible for given the volunteer role, such as in the Athletic Department.


Consider becoming a Substitute

The Substitute Authorization course addresses the four components required by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiner on ethics, diversity, classroom management, and strategies for learning. If you are over the age of 21, as achieved at least one of the following (1) Holds an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree or has completed 60 semester hours through a regionally accredited institution or (2) hold a Paraeducator Certification from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and you are interested in more information about the other qualifications, visit: 

https://mbaea.org/professional-learning/substitute-authorization/ 

A volunteer is any person (other than an employee or contractor) authorized by the Bettendorf School District to assist in school learning, activities, competitions, or events. Our volunteer program is not for the fulfillment of court-required community service or other obligations imposed for violations of laws.