Volunteering

Barnwell Elementary encourages our parents/guardians to become a part of our school community by volunteering this year! Your involvement makes a significant impact on our students' learning journey. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or help out on special occasions, your support is invaluable. From assisting in classrooms to organizing events, every contribution helps create a positive and enriching environment for our children.

Classroom teachers also may have scheduled volunteer opportunities, such as taking the class to lunch or doing clerical work, depending on the individual teacher's needs. Please make sure that you have completed the district's volunteer application before volunteering. 

Join us in making this school year memorable and rewarding for all!

Instructions for Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Barnwell County School District. Since the safety of our students, faculty and staff is our top priority, background screens for volunteers are necessary.

The volunteer background check is performed by Background Investigation Bureau (BIB).  It includes a nationwide search of criminal databases and sex offender registries.  Once it has been performed, it will be reviewed by the Barnwell County School District Human Resources personnel.  No information about the content or nature of the background check is shared with school principals or staff.  Social Security numbers are strictly confidential and are never made available to school personnel.

In order to submit a background check you must have a social security number and driver’s license.  Without these documents, a full and complete background check cannot be performed.  The cost for the background check is $19.45.

Please note: Background checks are good for three years.  If you have submitted your information in previous school years, please confirm whether or not your background check has expired before submitting a new one.  In order to do this, please contact the school’s office.  If a new background check is needed, the steps to complete an online application are:

1. Go to the Barnwell County School District’s “SecureVolunteer” website which is powered by BIB.  On this website, you can:

• Complete the volunteer application
• Give your consent to perform the background check.
• Pay for the background check. The cost is $19.45.

2. Once your application is submitted you will receive a confirmation email from BIB within 24 hours.  For assistance using BIB’s SecureVolunteer contact Barnwell County School District’s Human Resources Department at 803-541-3589.

3. Once you have received your confirmation email it will take 14 business days to receive approval or denial of your request to volunteer.

4. Once your request has been reviewed you will receive an email or a phone call notifying you of the status of your application.

5. Your background check is good for three years.