Volunteering in Our Schools
The safety of our students and staff is a top priority at Watertown-Mayer Public Schools.
All visitors and volunteers must check in using the Raptor Technologies System when entering buildings during school hours. You'll receive a badge to wear during your visit.
We've updated our volunteer process to clarify different involvement levels. Please refer to the table below to determine which category applies to you:
| Scenario | Raptor Volunteer Background Check | Raptor Visitor Badge Process Only |
|---|---|---|
| Field Trip Chaperones | YES | |
| Classroom Visitor - for a specific project, "Mystery Reader," or working within the classroom under teacher supervision | YES | |
| Classroom Volunteer - 1 to 1 helping with students outside of the classroom or view of teachers | YES | |
| Family members wanting to eat with their children in the lunchroom | YES | |
|
Adults/Family Members attending student assemblies |
YES | |
| Parents/Guardians attending IEP meetings | YES |
Raptor Visitor Badge Process
If your volunteer role falls under the "Raptor Visitor Badge Process ONLY," please coordinate with the teacher and administrative assistant staff in your building. Arrive early and have your photo ID ready to be scanned at the Raptor Kiosk.
Raptor Volunteer Background Check
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, if your volunteer role requires a "Raptor Volunteer Background Check," you can initiate and pay for your annual background check HERE. This process includes reviewing, agreeing to, and signing Watertown-Mayer’s Confidentiality Agreement. Violating this agreement will result in revoked volunteer privileges.
Volunteers are responsible for the $19 fee associated with processing the required background check. You'll be prompted to enter your payment information once you've completed the application.
In Step 5 of the volunteer application, you will be prompted to upload a signed Confidentiality Agreement.
FILLABLEConfidentialityForm.pdf
Raptor Volunteer Background Check
Application
Our Human Resources Manager processes requests year-round. Please allow two weeks for processing and approval. If your background check is not approved, the district superintendent will contact you directly. Approved volunteer applications are valid for one year and you will be notified when your application is about to expire.