• Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)

      HOW CAN I BECOME A VIPS?

    All volunteers must register online. All volunteers must pass an annual criminal background check

    before they can participate as a volunteer. Please follow the steps below to become a VIPS:

     

    Step 1: Register online and complete the entire Online Application in Raptor Volunteer

    Management System and submit your application.

    STEP 2: Once your application is completed you will see Pending Review on the screen.

    STEP 3: An email regarding your approved status will be sent to your email address within 2-3 weeks.

    If you do not receive an email, please follow-up with your designated school's VIPS Coordinator.

    STEP 4: Once you are APPROVED, you are eligible to volunteer in any HISD school(s) for

    the current school year. Our students benefit when we all volunteer!

     

    HOW CAN I REQUEST AN APPEAL?

    Any parent, grandparent, or guardian who is a registered volunteer and whose criminal history

    background check reveals a violation of HISD policy may appeal the criminal history restrictions

    precluding their service as a volunteer through a process of review by the Human Resources

    Department. The VIPS Appeal Form can be accessed at HoustonISD.org/Page/140835.

     

    How CAN I REQUEST AN APPEAL?

    What types of photo identification are accepted?

    • Texas Driver’s License • Driver’s License (any state in the U.S.)
    • Official Passport • Texas Identification Card
    • Official U. S. Military ID • Driver’s License (any state in the U.S.)
    • Matricula Consular • Identification Card (any state in the U.S.)
    • Resident Alien Card