Volunteer

Are you looking to make a positive impact at your child’s school?

Norwich Public Schools is looking for parent and family member volunteers to assist at all of the K-8 schools in the district. Volunteer roles include assisting in the cafeteria, on the playground, in the classroom, during special events, and more. The Norwich Board of Education recognizes the importance of school volunteers/chaperones at all levels of schooling. The Board of Education encourages the use of school volunteers to:

(1) increase students’ educational attainment,

(2) provide enrichment experiences for students,

(3) increase the effective utilization of staff time and skills,

(4) give more individual attention to students, and

(5) promote greater community involvement.

Learn more about our Volunteering below, or by contacting Yelitza Brooks at ybrooks@norwichpublicschools.org or call/text 860-984-8879.

	Volunteer Onboarding 2024-2025
Step 1	Volunteer Packet Volunteer Application includes Confidentiality Agreement, Waiver of Liability, Media Release, and General Directions.
Step 2	DCF Record Check Required by the Board of Education to confirm there is no history of child abuse Please list the last 5 years of addresses and remember to sign the bottom (Electronic signatures are not acceptable) Submit - Email form to Yelitza brooks at ybrooks@norwichpublicschools.org Download the DCF FORM
Step 3	Clearance Notification & Scheduling the Meeting Once DCF clearance is received, the volunteer coordinator will contact the volunteer by email or phone to schedule a one-on-one meeting. During this meeting, the coordinator will go over the guidelines and expectations for volunteering in the school. This includes safety, behavior, and other important rules that help maintain a positive and productive volunteer environment. Welcome folder with essential information, your volunteer badge, and a small welcome gift.

Volunteer Onboarding 2024-2025

Step 1

Volunteer Packet

Volunteer Application includes Confidentiality Agreement, Waiver of Liability, Media Release, and General Directions.

Step 2

DCF Record Check

Required by the Board of Education to confirm there is no history of child abuse
Please list the last 5 years of addresses and remember to sign the bottom (Electronic signatures are not acceptable)
Submit - Email form to Yelitza brooks at ybrooks@norwichpublicschools.org
Download the DCF FORM

Step 3

Clearance Notification & Scheduling the Meeting

Once DCF clearance is received, the volunteer coordinator will contact the volunteer by email or phone to schedule a one-on-one meeting.
During this meeting, the coordinator will go over the guidelines and expectations for volunteering in the school. This includes safety, behavior, and other important rules that help maintain a positive and productive volunteer environment.
Welcome folder with essential information, your volunteer badge, and a small welcome gift.

Yelitza Brooks

Communication & Family Engagement Coordinator

(O) 860-823-6284 ext. 2752

Fax 860-823-1880