Volunteer at EPE
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Collier County Public Schools! Volunteers are a contributing factor to the success of CCPS and we recognize and appreciate the positive impact you have on all our CCPS students and staff. Thank you for your commitment to our students, staff, and community.
NOTICE - FRS Retirees
On July 1, 2023, 121.091, F.S. was amended authorizing employers to establish volunteer programs and establishing criteria for such programs relating to Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirees. FRS retirees applying to volunteer shall review and abide by 121.091, F.S. regarding eligibility to volunteer within the first twelve (12) months of retirement from FRS. Failure to abide by the criteria outlined in 121.091, F.S. could result in violating the requirement concerning termination of employment as defined in 26 C.F.R. s. 1.409A-1(h)(1)(ii). Please refer to the Volunteer Handbook for more information.
How to Become a CCPS Volunteer
All prospective volunteers are required to complete an online volunteer application, present a valid US-issued photo ID, and review volunteer orientation materials to become eligible to volunteer. The prospective volunteer cannot participate in any volunteer activities until these steps have been completed and the application has been approved by the school.
Charter School & Program Volunteers
The District partners with several local Charter schools, programs, and non-profit organizations to support the volunteer application and screening process. All prospective volunteers are required to present a valid US-issued photo ID to be eligible to volunteer. The prospective volunteer cannot participate in any volunteer activities until the application has been approved, the school, program, or organization has received a clearance (approval) email from the District office, and the volunteer has completed Volunteer Orientation found above under How to Become a CCPS Volunteer.
The steps to become a new volunteer and to renew an expired application may vary from one program or organization to the next. Please contact the charter school or program/organization for assistance with the application process.