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.

• English Application - http://houstonisd.org/vipslogin
• Spanish Application - http://houstonisd.org/voluntarios

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