Volunteer

Our Volunteer Management System

We utilize Verkada as our Volunteer Management System (VMS), a user-friendly platform designed to make it easy for families, community members, and partners to get involved in our schools. Verkada handles both visitor and volunteer management across all Richardson ISD campuses and district office buildings, streamlining the entire process from background checks to daily check-ins.

Whether you’re a longtime RISD volunteer or new to the district, our new system simplifies the entire process — from pre-screening to completing a background check to checking in at any one of the RISD campuses.

All visitors will be required to check in at the front office with a state issued drivers license or ID.

Getting Started Is Easy

Complete the application
Complete the volunteer application for the 2026-2027 school year. Background checks could take up to 5 business days to be reviewed.
Upload Required Documents and Watch Required Training
The pre-screening application will require you to upload a valid state-issued Drivers License/ID or a passport and watch the RISD volunteer orientation presentation.
Seek Opportunities
You can now inquire about volunteer opportunities directly at your school of choice.
Track Hours
We will be able to track your hours and see your impact.

Support for High Focus Campuses

Richardson ISD has several schools that, because of the nature of their campus improvement plans and specific community needs, have been identified as high focus campuses:

High Focus Campuses: RISD Academy and Skyview.
Additional Support Campuses: Northrich and Stults Road
Improved Priority Campuses: Audelia Creek, Dover, Liberty, Northwood Hills and Forestridge

Each of these campuses have unique strengths, needs and opportunities for growth, and continued support from our community helps students and educators build on progress and achieve meaningful growth.

Additional support at these campuses includes:

Specific volunteer opportunities based on academic program needs
We Read Together Volunteers
Join their campus PTA to help support staff led PTAs
Stock the Teacher’s Lounge
Financial support for student programs and incentives
Additional opportunities will be shared as needs arise throughout the school year

If you want to support one of the district’s identified high focus campuses, please complete this form and the Strategy & Engagement Department will contact you to further coordinate.

Thank you for your continued support for Richardson ISD!

Safe. Secure. Student-Focused.

Safety is always our top priority. Verkada includes built-in background checks to ensure all volunteers meet our district’s safety standards.

All visitors will be required to check in at the front office/desk with a state issued drivers license or ID.

Your information is always protected by industry-standard security protocols.

Need Help?

Our Strategy and Engagement Department is here to assist!

Thank You!

Every time you volunteer, you’re supporting students, teachers, and the future of our community. Whether you can give an hour a week or help at a special event, your time truly makes a difference.

Thank you for partnering with Richardson ISD to support safe, engaged, and connected schools!