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Steps to Completing the Online Volunteer Application

Detailed instructions on how to complete the volunteer application.

Need Help?

Contact APS Applicant Processing at (505) 889-4820 if you need assistance with the registration process or to verify they received your application.

Getting Started

Information to Have

  • Driver's license
  • Credit or debit card
  • Social security number

If you are an undocumented parent wishing to volunteer, please contact the Background and Fingerprinting Department for assistance or Sandra Villela at

Estimated Time to Complete

  • 10–20 minutes to begin and submit your application online
  • 3–10 business days for APS Applicant Processing to approve your application

Sections to Complete

Here's a sneak peek of what information you'll need to provide in the Volunteer Application Portal (Winocular):

Contact Information
Name, email, social security number, driver's license number, address, phone number, APS employee ID (if applicable), and APS student information (if applicable).
Personal Information
Specify any languages you speak.
Location Preferences
Specify the schools where you'd like to volunteer. Save and Continue to progress through each level: elementary, middle, high school, and magnet schools.
Note: You can Save and Continue each page without specifying a school. For example, if you have a child in middle school, you don't have to select an elementary school or high school.
Volunteer Profile
In this three-page section, let us know about your availability, how you were recruited to volunteer, list any skills or talents, and state areas of interests (e.g. being a Field Trip Chaperone).
Confidential Agreement
Confirm that you understand and agree to the Volunteer Confidential Information Agreement Form, including the payment of a background check fee.
Background Information
Disclose criminal history background information.
Required Documents
Read and initial the following documents, which can be printed at the end of your application: Volunteer Technology Acceptable Use Policy; Sexual Harassment Policy; Drug-free Workplace Act Agreement; Reporting Child Abuse/Neglect Policy; School Volunteer Conduct and Code of Ethics; Guidelines for Volunteers.
Background Check Payment
Pay online through PayPal. Payment directions available below.
Review and Print
You have the option to review and print each of the Required Documents you signed.
Submit
Click Submit Application to finish your application. Any incomplete sections will be listed here.

APS Volunteer Application Transcript

Welcome to the Volunteer Application Tutorial. New users will need to register for an account.

  1. Click the word "here" to register.
  2. "Registration Information" page will open. Enter your personal information (first and last name, email if you have one, and social security number).
  3. Create your User ID (email address recommended.)
  4. Create password.
  5. Re-type password to verify.
  6. Click "Submit" when finished.
  7. You're taken back to original login page.
  8. Log in here to access the volunteer application. Enter your User ID and Password.
  9. Click "Login."
  10. WorkSpace page opens. In the Online Applications box, click "Add New Application."
  11. "What type of position are you applying for?" page opens. Select "Volunteer."
  12. Click "Start Application" to begin the application.
  13. "Introduction" page opens. Read instructions and click "Continue/Save" to begin the application.
  14. "Contact Information" page opens. Complete all pages/sections. Red arrows indicate required fields.
  15. Select "Save and Continue" at the bottom of each page to progress through application.
  16. "Personal Information - Volunteer" page opens. Select "Save and Continue" to continue.
  17. "Volunteer Preferences" page opens. Select any Elementary School Locations where you'd like to volunteer.
  18. Select "Save and Continue" to see a list of middle schools.
  19. "Volunteer Preferences - Middle School Locations" section opens. Select any Middle School Locations where you'd like to volunteer.
  20. Select "Save and Continue" to see a list of high schools.
  21. "Volunteer Preferences - High School Locations" opens. Select any High School Locations where you'd like to volunteer.
  22. Select "Save and Continue."
  23. "Volunteer Placement Preferences" opens. Input information and click "Save and Continue."
  24. Page 2 of "Volunteer Placement Preferences" opens. Input information and click "Save and Continue."
  25. Page 3 of "Volunteer Placement Preferences" opens. Indicate areas of interest, including Field Trip Chaperone. Click "Save and Continue."
  26. "Background Info" section opens. Read "Volunteer Confidential Information Agreement Form" and check the box if you agree. Click "Save and Continue."
  27. "Professional Background Information" opens. Answer each question. Click "Save and Continue."
  28. "Volunteer Technology Acceptable Use Policy" opens. Read, initial if you agree, and click "Save and Continue."
  29. "Guidelines for Volunteers" opens. Read it, type your name if you agree, and click "Save and Continue."
  30. Background check payment section opens.
  31. Click "Payment via credit card using Paypal."
  32. Click "Pay now."
  33. A new window in PayPal called ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCH will open.
  34. Enter payment information and select "Pay Now."
  35. Payment confirmation page will open. Copy or write down the Reference Number on this screen.
  36. Return to the application and enter the reference number in the "Enter Order/Transaction ID Number" field.
  37. Click "Save and Continue."
  38. "Review and Print" section opens. You may review and print completed sections.
  39. Click "Go to Submit Page."
  40. "Submit Application" page opens. Any incomplete sections will be listed here. When completed, select "Submit Application."
  41. "Submitting Application" page will open. Do not close the window.
  42. Once submitted, you'll be directed to a page with the statement "Your Application has been successfully submitted." You may close the window or Return to WorkSpace.

Step 1: Create a User Account

  1. Go to the Volunteer Application Portal (Winocular)
  2. Log into Winocular:
    • New user: Register a User ID and Password
    • Returning user: Log in with existing User ID and Password
    • APS Employee: Use your APS e-number and password. If you have ever applied for or worked for APS you may already have a User ID and Password.  

Step 2: Start Your Application

  1. Scroll to Online Applications
  2. Click Add New Application
  3. On the next window, What type of position are you applying for?, select Volunteer.
  4. Click Start Application.

Step 3: Fill Out and Submit Your Application

  1. Read through the instructions carefully. You may review your information at any time by revisiting the section or clicking the Review link on the left.
  2. Complete the entire application. Be sure to click Save/Continue at the bottom of each page.
  3. Submit payment in the Background Check Payment section: 
    1. Click Payment via credit card using Paypal.
    2. Click Pay Now.
    3. A new window in PayPal called ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCH will open.
    4. Enter credit card information and click Pay Now to submit payment.
    5. You'll be directed to a payment confirmation page. Copy the Reference Number. 
    6. Go back to your volunteer application in Winocular.
    7. Paste the Reference Number into the field Enter Order/Transaction ID number. 
    8. Click Save and Continue at the bottom of the page.
  4. When all sections are completed, including the Background Check Payment section, click Submit Application.
  5. It may take a minute to submit your application. Don't close the window until you see a page with the statement, "Your Application has been successfully submitted."

How to Pay Online

APS Volunteer Application Payment Process Transcript

Welcome to the Volunteer Application Payment Process Tutorial.

  1. We begin on the Background Check Payment page.
  2. Background check payment section opens.
  3. Click "Payment via credit card using Paypal."
  4. Click "Pay now."
  5. A new window in PayPal called ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCH will open.
  6. Enter payment information and select "Pay Now."
  7. Payment confirmation page will open. Copy or write down the Reference Number on this screen.
  8. Return to the application and enter the reference number in the "Enter Order/Transaction ID Number" field.
  9. Click "Save and Continue."
  10. "Review and Print" section opens. Click "Go to Submit Page."
  11. Once all sections are complete, including Background Check Payment, you are able to click "Submit Application" and complete the process.

Remember: You must complete the Background Check Payment in order to complete and submit the Volunteer Application.

Payment Reference Number/Order ID

If you pay online through PayPal and don't see the payment reference number in the browser, refer to your email.

Look for an email from  with the subject line, "Order Confirmation." You need the Order ID to complete the Background Check Payment section of your Volunteer Application.

Step 4: Application Approval

Once your application is submitted, APS Applicant Processing will need to approve your application. It may take 3 to 10 business days for your application to be approved.

You will receive an email when that your application has been approved.

Step 5: Volunteer

You're ready to volunteer! Remember: you must print and bring the approval email with you when you attend school functions and/or volunteer. 

This page was last updated on: October 7, 2013.