Online Volunteer Registration

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR

Returning volunteers must register each year; however, all previously entered and uploaded documentation will prepopulate - just update your student's grade or school and any updated or expired information.

Our online volunteer registration has simplified the process for volunteers, as well as for school site staff. The Arbiter process is:

Completely online
Available in multiple languages
Easier for families, teachers, and staff
Able to alert you if your documents are about to expire (e.g., your driver's license or TB clearance)

Built using Arbiter's system, the online volunteer registration will be familiar to families who have used the platform to register their students for sports.

If you would like to volunteer with the Alameda Unified School District, please follow the steps below. Please note that effective July 1, 2024, this is the only way to register to volunteer.

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Volunteer FAQ

Why did the process going online?

Most school districts in California have implemented online systems to facilitate registration (for volunteers) and processing (for staff). Online systems allow you to upload your documents and choose the sites at which you want to volunteer in just a few minutes and provides better oversight and tracking for staff.

In addition:

Arbiter has dedicated tech support for those who need support creating, activating, or logging into their accounts.
The registration is available in eight languages, which will make it easier for more parents and guardians to volunteer.
The system has built-in tracking and reminders so volunteers know when important documents are expiring and need to be updated.

Does Everyone Need to Register Online?

Do I have to get my TB and Live Scan clearances completed again?

TB Test: California Education Code, Section 49406, and California Health and Safety Code, Section 121545, require individuals volunteering with frequent or prolonged contact with pupils to provide evidence of a clear TB test or risk assessment every four (4) years. This record must be uploaded to your Volunteer Registration for processing and approval as an L2 or L3 volunteer, and you may use the assessment form provided in the application and have completed with your primary doctor.

Live Scan: If you have completed a Live Scan specifically for Alameda USD in the past, you do not need to complete another. You may select that you have this record on file. For employees of AUSD who choose to volunteer in a personal capacity, you may select that option to allow HR verification of this record.

What are the different volunteer levels?

Level 1 "Limited" Volunteer

An L1 volunteer may volunteer up to two times per year at the school and will always require supervision by District staff.
Requirements:

Completion of Volunteer Agreement
Megan’s Law Screening
Copy of Current Photo ID
Site Administrator Approval

(This level of volunteering will limit you volunteer up to two times per year and only at the school site. You will not be approved to chaperone a walking or off-site field trip, or events like Prom. If you believe you may want to participate in that manner, please complete the application as an L2 or L3.)

Level 2 "On-Going" Volunteer

An L2 volunteer is not restricted to a number of events. This level of volunteer may chaperone students for events like Prom or on a field trip. These volunteers are typically supervised by District staff but may have situations where they are unsupervised.
Requirements:

Completion of Volunteer Agreement
LiveScan (fingerprint) Clearance
TB (test or assessment)
Copy of Current Photo ID
Site Administrator Approval

A Chaperone Agreement will be required for each field trip in which you are agreeing to chaperone, and will provided by the school site at that time.

Level 3 "On-Going, Allowed to Drive Students"

An L3 volunteer has all rights of an L2 volunteer with additional approval to transport students in a privately owned vehicle for events such as athletics or field trips.

Requirements:

Completion of Volunteer Agreement
LiveScan (Fingerprint) Clearance
TB Clearance
Copy of Current Driver’s License
Copy of Auto Insurance Declaration page showing proof of the following coverage:
- Bodily Injury Liability
  - Each individual: $100,000
  - Each accident: $300,000
- Property Damage Liability: $25,000
- Uninsured Motorist coverage
  - Each individual: $100,000
  - Each accident: $300,00
Site Administrator Approval

What if I have students in more than one school?

Contacts

Arbiter Tech Support:

800-311-4060

support@arbitersports.com

Registration Steps

Create an Arbiter account at this link . (You only need one account for your whole family.) Please note: If you already have an Arbiter account, you do not need to create a new one.
Activate your Arbiter Registration account from the activation link that will be automatically sent to your email. (Note: This email may go into your junk folder).
Once you have successfully created your account and are logged in, click on the link below to complete your registration:

Complete the volunteer registration

Or use this QR code:

4. Once you have completed your application, you will receive an email notification to let you know we have received your submitted registration.

All volunteers must be approved and cleared before volunteering at any AUSD schools.