San Francisco School Volunteers:

If you are interested in volunteering in a SFUSD school garden you must first be cleared to work in the schools with children. San Francisco School Volunteers takes interested community members through an easy process where you can specify that you wish to work in a garden.

From the SFSV website:

"For individual community volunteers, the first step in getting started is to attend a two-hour orientation. At the orientation you will learn more about the San Francisco Unified School District and the need for volunteers in the schools. Learn about our agency, how we place volunteers into schools, receive volunteering tips, and talk one-on-one with a SFSV staff member about your volunteering preferences and availability.

To attend Orientation, you must bring a completed application packet which includes:

• Proof of a negative TB test result taken after June 15, 2004. The results will then be valid for four years from the date read.
• Completed application form.
• Two completed reference forms. References may be personal or professional, but cannot include family members.
• Completed volunteer snapshot.
• Photo ID (Drivers License, Passport, or State ID), NOT a photo copy. We will use this to do a background check."

For the SFSV calendar of orientation dates: http://www.sfsv.org/Our_Programs_Orientation_Page.html

SFSV volunteer website: http://www.sfsv.org/Volunteer_Opportunities_Page.html

 

Thank you for your interest in SF public school gardens!

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact us.