Volunteers requiring certification for Communities in Schools of Rowan County or Rowan-Salisbury Schools are unpaid individuals assisting with school children as: Mentors Tutors Lunch Buddies Field Trip Chaperones After-School Program Volunteers

Choose a training date from the list that you'd like to attend. (No registration required) Undergo a background check. Email or bring a copy of your "Secure Volunteer" card and "driver's license" or state identification to training. Allow approximately 1.5 hours for training. Any necessary paperwork that remains incomplete prior to the training session can be finalized during the training day.

All training will be at the Gateway Building, 204 East Innes Street, Salisbury, NC 28144.

Yes we do. If school has been canceled by RSS due to inclement weather or for any other reason, volunteer training will not be held.

No, there are no exceptions to the volunteer certification requirements. All potential volunteers must be trained and certified as a volunteer, as mandated by Communities in Schools of Rowan County and Rowan-Salisbury School System. Certification includes a BIB Criminal Background Check and completion of the in-class child abuse prevention training.

Yes, training dates may be added or deleted throughout the year. Please visit our website, www.cisrowan.org, for training updates.

Groups of 5 or more needing special training dates, must contact volunteer@cisrowan.org.