Mahalo for your interest in volunteering with Kamehameha Schools. Here at Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi, we value the contributions of volunteers and encourage our KS ʻohana to serve as a volunteer to enrich the overall educational experience for our haumāna. In order to maintain a safe learning environment for students, staff, and volunteers, Kamehameha Schools requires that individuals submit the following applicable requirements:
+ APPLICATION
In order to be approved to be a volunteer, you must first complete the KS Application to Volunteer. The application form for the current school year can be downloaded here.
Here are some helpful tips for completing the form effectively:
+ BACKGROUND CHECK
A criminal history background check may be requested based on the type of activity or frequency of your participation. See matrix below that outlines the requirements based on Volunteer activity. If you are requested to consent to a background check, the following provides you with information on KS’ volunteer background check process:
+ VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Volunteer training may be required based on the type of activity or frequency of your participation. See matrix below that outlines the requirements based on volunteer activity.
Volunteer training for the 2021-2022 School Year is now available. This is an annual requirement and completion of this course will be valid through July 31, 2022.
The following provides you with information on the Volunteer training:
+ TUBERCULOSIS (TB) CLEARANCE
For Volunteers anticipated to have contact with K-12 students for more than thirty days cumulatively within a twelve-month period, TB clearance is required. TB clearance issued after age 16 years or within twelve months prior to starting is required. You may submit documentation of your TB clearance to your division office or to the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
+ COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi continues to maintain health and safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and are applicable to volunteers. Please be aware of and follow these guidelines when volunteering on-campus or at a KS-school event.
COVID-19 guidelines include indoor masking, distancing, and voluntary testing.
Voluntary rapid antigen testing is available on-site from Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. outside of Lunalilo Hale on the elementary side of the building for volunteers. Premier Medical Group is the testing provider. The testing station is also open on Mondays from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there is a drive-thru testing option from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. outside of the Charles Reed Bishop Learning Center on Mondays as well. No appointments necessary. Visit https://pmg.app.perseus.id/div/ks on your mobile device or computer to register. Show the QR code you receive after you register to the test station. Results are available within 15 minutes of completing your test, and you will receive a text with a link to your results.
+ CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding volunteering with Kamehameha Schools Hawaiʻi, please feel free to contact the KS Hawaiʻi Volunteer Program Coordinator:
Kapaelani Comstock
Volunteer Program Coordinator
kacomsto@ksbe.edu
808-982-0016
+ FORMS
Required Volunteer Clearances by Activity
Rapid antigen testing is available daily on-campus from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., with extended hours and drive-thru testing on Mondays.
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