Volunteers

North Lakeland Elementary appreciates our many wonderful volunteers!

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • Media Volunteer
  • Assist with School Pictures

Becoming a Volunteer

  1. Attention, new volunteers! Because the security of our students is critical to the district, all volunteer applicants undergo a background check before serving in our schools.

    In the past, the district has been able to assume the burden of that cost, but recent budget constraints now prevent that. Beginning in 2009-10, first time volunteer applicants will pay a one-time, non-refundable fee of $24 for a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check. Payment must be in the form of a money order (available for free at Wal-Mart) or a cashier’s check (available from your bank) and brought to the school where the application will be submitted. Some criminal charges can prevent applicants from being approved and are listed on the volunteer application, so that individuals can determine if approval is possible.

    Volunteer approval is continuous from year to year and is applicable at all Polk County Public Schools. Payment for background checks does not apply to those who have been approved before 2009-10.
  2. Volunteer applications can be completed electronically here on this website or in person at NLE. If you do not have a social security number, download a printable application and mail to:

    Office of Community Involvement
    Polk County Public Schools
    P.O. Box 391
    Bartow, FL 33831-0391
    Call the school to receive an orientation and start volunteering!
  3. For information on the status of your application, contact North Lakeland Elementary.

Click here to fill out the online Volunteer Application.
Click here to download a printable Volunteer Application.

Informational Material and Forms