Volunteer with APS
Make a difference in your school and community by volunteering! Learn about volunteer opportunities in APS and get assistance with the Volunteer Background Clearance Application.
Contact Information
Physical Address:
Phone:
(505) 855-9850
Fax:
(505) 855-9877
volunteer.programs@aps.edu
Making A Difference
Thank you for volunteering your time and talents with the students at Albuquerque Public Schools! We value family and community engagement in schools and believe that volunteer involvement can have a positive impact on a child's education.
Each school has varying needs, ranging from advocacy/advisory support, instructional support, or support services. Please contact your school directly to find out how you can make a difference.
Volunteer Now
Begin the Volunteer Application Application Instructions
Note for Charter Schools: The APS Volunteer Application is for all APS schools excluding charter schools (APS and state-chartered). Charter school volunteers should contact their school directly about volunteer opportunities.
About the Background Clearance
While encouraging parent participation, we must also consider the safety of every child in the district by requiring a background check from volunteers before participating in any volunteer activity at any APS school.
- APS background checks are valid for two years.
- After completing and submitting the Volunteer Application, the background check may take 5 to 10 business days to process.
Clearance decisions may take longer if any instances appear in the background check. - You must complete the Background Check Payment section in the Volunteer Application before you can submit your application and begin the background clearance process.
Need Help?
Status of Background Clearance
Please contact APS Background and Fingerprinting Department by phone at 505-884-6398.
Note: The background check may take 5 to 10 business days to process or longer depending on any instance revealed on the background check.
Technical Issues with Volunteer Application
Please contact APS Applicant Processing by phone at 505-889-4820 for technical assistance.
- Having difficulty logging into your application
- Need to change your login or password
- Need assistance with the online application
For Families or Parents Who Might be Undocumented
If you are a family member or parent who might be undocumented, and you wish to volunteer, please contact APS Applicant Processing by phone at 505-889-4820 or by email at aprequest@aps.edu for more information.