Current volunteer opportunities at Miner and in our community:
Click the link to be taken to the webpages of the following Miner groups that have volunteering opportunities for Miner parents and community members:
Parent Teacher Organization
Equity Team
Miner Mutual Aid Network
Green Team
Parent Teacher Organization
Equity Team
Miner Mutual Aid Network
Green Team
DCPS In-School Volunteer Program
To become a volunteer at Miner (or any DCPS school), or to chaperone a field trip, you must sign the Expectations for School Visitors form and then undergo the clearance process (consisting of the DCPS clearance application and fingerprinting/background check). This applies to anyone who has business in the school while students are present, ranging from setting up PTO events, to volunteering in the classroom, to chaperoning field trips, and more. Exceptions include meetings with teachers or other staff, and attending schoolwide events such as award ceremonies and other assemblies. The process is easy and free of cost, but it is required of all volunteers.
The clearance process has three steps:
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Step 1: Expectations for School Visitors
All potential volunteers and school visitors must sign the Expectations for School Visitors form and return it to the Main Office or email it to [email protected]. |
Step 2: Clearance Application
Potential volunteers must fill out the DCPS Clearance Application. While it states that this is for Employment Clearance, you will see once you begin that the first question asks you to clarify your role (in this case, you will indicate "Volunteer"). Once the application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with information regarding the TB Risk Assessment and fingerprinting. |
Step 3: Fingerprinting
Once the DCPS Clearance Application is completed, you will be directed to an outside partner called FieldPrint who handles fingerprinting. Instructions on how to complete the FieldPrint application will be found in your clearance confirmation email from DCPS. Once you complete the FieldPrint application, you will be able to choose a location near you to schedule your fingerprinting appointment. Two types of ID will be required at the appointment - the list of what is accepted can be found on the website or in your appointment confirmation email from FieldPrint. Note: You will not be able to complete the FieldPrint application without a code that you receive once your DCPS Clearance Form is completed. |
TB RISK ASSESSMENT: While TB tests are not required of all potential volunteers, you will be asked a series of screening questions known as the TB Risk Assessment in the DCPS Clearance Application. If it is determined that a TB test is needed, you will be required to provide negative skin or blood tests taken, or a clear x-ray analysis issued, within the last 12 months, to the DCPS Clearance team at [email protected].
FEDERAL SECURITY CLEARANCE: Potential volunteers with an active secret or top secret federal security clearance can instead complete the federal security clearance verification letter in lieu of being fingerprinted with DCPS. The original signed verification form (no faxes, scans, or copies), copy of a state issued photo ID, and TB test taken within the last 12 months can be dropped off or mailed to: HR Answers Office—10th floor at 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
FEDERAL SECURITY CLEARANCE: Potential volunteers with an active secret or top secret federal security clearance can instead complete the federal security clearance verification letter in lieu of being fingerprinted with DCPS. The original signed verification form (no faxes, scans, or copies), copy of a state issued photo ID, and TB test taken within the last 12 months can be dropped off or mailed to: HR Answers Office—10th floor at 1200 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.