Thank you for your interest in volunteering!
At Desert Sky Vail Middle School we strive to build and maintain positive relationships with all members of the Vail community. We believe that our community's dedication to its children is one of the things that sets us apart from other school districts. One of the ways we do this is through our volunteers. We value and appreciate each person who chooses to give their time to help our children so they may reach their full potential.
Steps to Become a Volunteer
ALL VOLUNTEERS must complete an application and affidavit.
Enter your email to access the application (no password necessary)
Click "Next" from the welcome message
You can submit a resume or skip it by clicking "Next"
Fill out your contact information, school preference, volunteering interest, your role (Parent/Guardian or Community Member), and guidelines.
When finished, click on the "Submit Application" button
An email to complete the Criminal Affidavit will be sent to you by Vail School District Human
Resources (please check your spam folder), click on the attachment
The attached Criminal Affidavit is fillable. Please complete the affidavit, save it, and return to the application to upload.
Once logged back in, click on your application, click "Next" until you reach the upload resume page. Please upload your completed affidavit here. Click "Next" through the application and
"Submit Application" again.
Once the process has been completed, the site's Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you to welcome you to the volunteer community!
Parents/Legal Guardians with a student enrolled in the school they applied to volunteer at do NOT need to complete the fingerprinting process.
Those without a student enrolled in the school they applied to volunteer at, will also need to obtain 10-point fingerprinting by following the steps below.
Complete the Online Application on the Arizona Department of Public Safety
Website https://psp.azdps.gov/account/login; use fingerprint code: PSC-228.V
I SCAN
The DPS background check fee is covered by the Vail School District
Wait for an email from VUSD HR with your reference number
Register with your reference number & Schedule an appointment with Fieldprint at https://arizona.fieldprint.com/client
use this code: FPVailSchoolDistrictCPFACT
closest site is PostNet in Rita Ranch (8110 S Houghton Rd in Tucson, AZ) cost is
$8.25
Complete your fingerprint appointment
VUSD HR will notify the site's Volunteer Coordinator that your fingerprints have cleared
Once the process has been completed, the site's Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you to welcome you to the volunteer community!
Have You Volunteered at DSMS?
Log your hours here.
If you have any questions, please contact our
Volunteer Coordinator; Karleene Talley
talleya@vailschooldistrict.org
(520) 879-2711
Desert Sky Middle School Needs YOU!
Are you passionate about making a difference in our school community?
We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with various activities and events throughout the school year. Whether you have time to spare or can donate resources to our school community, your support can make a big impact!
Ways you can support Desert Sky:
Event Volunteers: Assist with running school events like fundraisers, book fairs, student rewards and staff appreciation events.
Classroom Assistance: Support teachers with classroom activities and organization.
Donations: We have several opportunities throughout the year where your donations can help support students and staff.
PTO Membership: 100% of your membership dues goes to support students and teachers in the classrooms.
Complete this Google form to choose the activities that suit your schedule and interests: (https://forms.gle/dX9RdxfyZDVQkNtC6)
Why Volunteer?
Make a Difference: Contribute to the success and well-being of our students
Meet New People: Connect with other parents, teachers, and community members
Have Fun: Enjoy being a part of our vibrant school community!
How to Get Involved:
Sign Up: Visit https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/2111?categories=Volunteers or contact Volunteer Coordinator, Karleene Talley, at talleya@vailschooldistrict.org or 520-879-2711.
Join PTO: https://dsms.vailschooldistrict.org/o/dsms/page/pto
Thank You for Supporting Desert Sky Middle School!
Together, we can create a positive and enriching environment for our students.
