Volunteer at JBE

Before You Volunteer

Thank you for supporting Jacksonville Beach Elementary! Whether you're helping in the classroom, chaperoning a field trip, assisting with PTO events during the school day, or volunteering on campus, Duval County Public Schools requires all adult volunteers to be approved before working with students.

Volunteer Registration at a Glance

Complete the online DCPS Volunteer Registration application.

  • A criminal background check is required for all new volunteers.

  • Most applications are processed within 5–10 business days, so please apply well before your planned volunteer date.

  • Once approved, your volunteer clearance is typically valid for two years.

  • You'll receive an email letting you know when your application has been approved or if additional information is needed.

Volunteer Levels

Not every volunteer opportunity requires the same level of screening. Duval County Public Schools uses two volunteer levels based on the type of activity.

Planning to chaperone a field trip?

Submit your Level 2 volunteer application at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure your approval is completed before the trip.

Become a Volunteer

Ways to Get Involved at JBE

Volunteer Opportunities

Flexible ways to lend a hand throughout the school year.

  • Come join your fellow JBE families and help spruce up our school grounds before the start of the new school year.

    For more information and to sign up click here.

  • Help prepare JBE for the first day of school by labeling and delivering pre-ordered 1st Day School Supply kits to classrooms before Orientation or assembling back-to-school packets for our students. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old, and high school students needing volunteer hours are welcome. View available shifts and sign up using the SignupGenius.

  • Help make our morning runs a success! We need a minimum of 5 parent volunteers in order to safely host our morning runs each Wednesday and Friday from 7:45–8:15 a.m.

    Ideally, the club operates best with several parents who know they can commit to Wednesday and/or Friday mornings, and also many more who would like to show up and help out when they can, without a weekly commitment. Volunteers assist with setup and cleanup, safety monitoring around the track, and the scanning of students’ laps.

    Be a part of JBE’s most popular club! The student’s LOVE this program and we cannot run without your support!

    Contact Theresa Jenkins at 100mileclubjbe@gmail.com

  • Support your child's classroom as a Homeroom Parent, Wellness Parent, or Art Enrichment Parent. Level 1 DCPS Volunteer approval is required for these school-day volunteer opportunities.

    Browse volunteer opportunities by grade and teacher to find the role that's right for you.

    View Classroom Volunteer Opportunities →

PTO Leadership Opportunities

Help lead the events and programs that make JBE special.

Our PTO exists because of families like yours. The positions below are essential to bringing many of our favorite events and programs to life. If these roles aren't filled, some activities may not be offered this school year.

Please consider getting involved. Whether you're an experienced volunteer or helping for the first time, we'll provide guidance and support to help you succeed.

  • The PTO Executive Committee is seeking a Fall Fundraising Chair to lead our annual STEM fundraiser by coordinating marketing, creating promotional materials, tracking campaign progress, organizing incentives, and supporting fundraising logistics, including committee coordination and donation handling.

    This fundraiser directly supports STEM programming at JBE, helping provide hands-on learning experiences and innovative resources for our students. Learn more about our STEM program and see the impact of last year's fundraiser on our STEM Program page.

    Interested? Email fojbeptopresident@gmail.com to learn more about this rewarding leadership opportunity!

  • Help plan one of JBE's favorite family events! Coordinate decorations, recruit volunteers, oversee event logistics, and support event-day setup and execution to create a fun and memorable evening for our school community.

    Interested? Email fojbeptopresident@gmail.com to learn more.

  • Help capture and preserve JBE memories by coordinating yearbook photos, organizing content, assisting with page layouts, and managing yearbook-related projects throughout the school year.

    Interested? Email fojbeptopresident@gmail.com to learn more about leading this meaningful project and creating a keepsake that every student will treasure.

Every volunteer makes a difference!

Whether you have one hour a month or several hours a week, your time helps create amazing experiences for our students. We appreciate every volunteer who gives their time to support JBE.

“If you’re interested, or would simply like to learn more before committing, we’d love to hear from you!”

Questions?

If you have questions about volunteering at JBE or upcoming volunteer opportunities, please contact fojbeptopresident@gmail.com. We're always excited to welcome new volunteers!