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Volunteers and Visitors

The Lafayette School Governing Board recognizes the critical role parents and caregivers play in the education of our students. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to share their special knowledge and abilities with our students. At the same time, schools must be able to operate with full confidence that our students are safely working with adults who are there to serve their needs.

All visitors and volunteers to our campuses, outside of those who visit for school-wide events, are required to sign in at the school office. You will swipe your ID in the school office upon arrival. A name badge will be printed for you to wear while on campus. Check the Visitor and Volunteer Levels and Requirements Guide before you plan to visit our campuses.

New Volunteer Registration Process – Be A Mentor

Register for your Be A Mentor account today.

To complete the clearance process via the Be A Mentor portal, you will need:

  1. State-Issued Driver’s License or State Identification
  2. Tuberculosis (TB) Clearance:
    1. Proof of TB clearance within the last four years is required.
    2. If you need TB clearance, consult your medical provider or find community testing options. Or access the website https://www.cchealth.org/health-insurance/my-contra-costa-health-plan/provider-directory
    3. More information on TB testing is available from Contra Costa Health Services.
  3. Live Scan Fingerprinting:
    1. Use a provider of your choice. Local providers can be found here or on the website: https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations
    2. Once you create your Be A Mentor account, a Live Scan form will be available to download under the 'Fingerprint' tab so you can take it to your local provider.
    3. Background clearance will include reports from the Department of Justice and the FBI, as well as a sex offender registry search. 

Existing Volunteers

Be A Mentor will send reminders when required documents have expired.

Updated Requirements 2025–2026: New and Existing Volunteer Drivers

If you plan to transport students for field trips or school-sponsored events in your personal vehicle, you must meet specific Volunteer Driver Requirements before being approved.

These include, but are not limited to:

  • Be at least 25 years old

  • Valid driver’s license, held for at least 3 years

  • Proof of insurance with minimum coverage

  • Vehicle in excellent condition with seatbelts for all

  • No phone use, smoking/vaping, or personal errands while driving

Important: Your personal insurance will serve as the primary coverage in the event of any accident or injury while transporting students. All volunteer drivers must meet the requirements annually, register through Be A Mentor, and upload insurance documentation before transporting students. Review the Parent/Guardian Volunteer Driver Reference Guide for more details.