Become a Volunteer or Chaperone a Field Trip

Effective May 19, 2025: SJCA Administration is implementing a new background check system in accordance with updated state guidelines. Additional details will be shared in the coming days.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer or chaperoning a field trip at SJCA? Lions Council works with the SJCA administration to facilitate the background checks necessary for parents to volunteer on campus or attend class trips. We know you have many competing responsibilities; the fact that you are willing to give of yourself is sincerely appreciated and enables us to do so much more for our school.

FAQ’s

    • Volunteers/chaperones on campus when scholars are present

    • Coaches outside of school hours when scholars are present

    • Class chaperones off-site (field trips)

  • No, you still need to go through the school’s fingerprinting process. Each business entity is required to track individuals with unique ORI numbers which are not shared among businesses.

  • You can choose to pay $85 for a five-year clearance or $60 for a one-year clearance. If you choose the five-year option, your $85 fee covers an annual retention fee, which the Lions Council will pay on your behalf.

  • Item descriptionThe process is fast. You should not need more than 30 minutes to complete it. Just bring a government issued photo ID, and the ORI code provided to you by Lions Council.

  • There are scholarship opportunities for those who are in need. Please contact Headmaster Johnson or the Chairman of The Lions Council to discuss your situation.

  • No. A driver’s license scan through the RAPTOR system is not a complete background check and does not qualify you to volunteer or chaperone. These scans are still used by the school, but will not be sufficient for chaperoning. You will need to apply for the Level 2 screening. If you are unsure, please contact communications.lioncouncil@stjca.org.

  • After your volunteer application is approved, you will be added to the volunteer group in PT Board.

    We will be using PTBoard for volunteer opportunities.

    Please be sure to check your email and/or the “Volunteers” PTBoard group at least once a week if you are interested in helping on campus.

  • The Lions Council facilitates the fingerprinting process for SJCA and collects contact information and payment. However, the Lions Council does not have access to any information provided by your fingerprinting session. Only the SJCA administration receives this confidential information from the state.

  • You aren't required to buy a t-shirt. However, if you volunteer on campus, you're required to wear the t-shirt or use a volunteer smock that's available for free. The t-shirt or smock helps staff and security recognize you as an approved presence on campus.