To begin the VIPS application process, you will need:

• A valid state driver’s license, Washington State photo identification (ID), or a U.S. passport.
• Per the directive announced by Governor Jay Inslee in Proclamation 21-14, Kent School District is legally requiring all school district volunteers to get a COVID-19 vaccination and to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021. Each volunteer will need to upload a photo or copy of their proof of vaccination during the application process. Find information on what kind of documentation is acceptable on the Visual Guide to Official Washington State Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Optional: A current Proof of Insurance document is required only if you are applying to be a driver on a field trip.

Scan or take a photo of your ID, proof of vaccination, or proof of insurance (insurance is only for field-trip drivers) and save it to your electronic device (as a PDF if possible) before beginning the online application.

The file must be 3MB or smaller. If you need to learn how to resize your photo or have issues uploading it, see frequently asked questions before emailing Volunteer@kent.k12.wa.us.

As a new volunteer who has never served in a KSD school before, you must create a new Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) account, complete the online application, and pass a background check before beginning service.

A notification email of volunteer status (approved, under review, or disapproved) will be sent within 24 hours of completing your renewal.

Please check your spam or junk folders in your email if you do not see a notification email.

• If you have questions about the background screening process, please email Tim.Kovich@kent.k12.wa.us.
• If you have questions, concerns, or need technical support, please email Volunteer@kent.k12.wa.us.
• If you have questions about volunteer opportunities at a specific school, please contact the school’s office.

As a returning volunteer, you must access your existing Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) account online and update your profile authorizing a new background check before each school year.

• If you forgot your user ID, please contact the school office where you volunteer.
• If you forgot your password, please click “Forgot Password?” to reset it.

Agree to the volunteer expectations by selecting “I Agree” and clicking “OK” under “Acknowledgement.”

Answer all questions under “Disclosure Form” and click “OK.”

Update your contact information if necessary.

You do not need to upload new identification unless it has expired in the last year. If it has expired, delete the current copy and then upload a new copy. The file must be 3MB or smaller. If you need to learn how to resize your photo or have issues uploading it, see frequently asked questions before emailing Volunteer@kent.k12.wa.us.

Per the directive announced by Governor Jay Inslee in Proclamation 21-14, Kent School District is legally requiring all school district volunteers to get a COVID-19 vaccination and to be fully vaccinated by October 18, 2021. Find information on what kind of documentation is acceptable on the Visual Guide to Official Washington State Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination. Each volunteer will need to upload a photo or copy of their proof of vaccination during the application process (for new volunteers) or renewal of application process (for returning volunteers).

There is no exemption process at this time for volunteers, please contact your principal for remote opportunities to volunteer.

Please read Return to School Safely before beginning volunteer service to learn about safety mitigation strategies. This page will be updated as new safety guidance is available. 

Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Save Profile” to finish.

A notification email of volunteer status (approved, under review, or disapproved) will be sent within 24 hours of completing your renewal.

Please check your spam or junk folders in your email if you do not see a notification email.

• If you have questions about the background screening process, please email Tim.Kovich@kent.k12.wa.us.
• If you have questions, concerns, or need technical support, please email Volunteer@kent.k12.wa.us.
• If you have questions about volunteer opportunities at a specific school, please contact the school’s office.