Volunteer Requirements
RYSS Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS)
When students see their community actively investing in their education, they understand they are supported, valued, and encouraged to pursue their goals and dreams. At Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, we are proud to partner with dedicated parents and community members through our RYSS Volunteers in Public Schools (VIPS) program.
RYSS VIPS generously share their time, talents, and resources to support students and teachers across every campus. Whether serving as a mentor, tutor, guest speaker, fundraiser, chaperone, or classroom assistant, our volunteers make a meaningful difference each day.
VIPS also provides enrichment opportunities, hands-on technology support, and assistance in the library, clinic, office, or cafeteria. Volunteers play an important role in strengthening after-school programs, field trips, service projects, and extracurricular activities.
Together, we create a strong network of support that helps our students thrive. Join us and be part of the difference.
There are five steps that you take to become a RYSS VIPs:
- Register in person at the RYSS or school office.
- Complete a registration form and present a photo identification*.
- The identification information will be entered into the RYSS database for processing and for submission for a criminal history background check.
- The criminal history background will take 2-3 weeks to complete.
- Once you are cleared to volunteer, you are eligible to volunteer throughout RYSS
*Accepted types of photo identification include:
- Texas Driver’s License
- Official Passport
- Texas Identification Card
- Official U.S. Military ID
- Driver's License -- issued by any state in the U.S.
- Matricula Consular
- Identification Card -- issued by any state in the U.S.
- Resident Alien Card
Once you are registered as a RYSS VIPS, contact a school to volunteer. When volunteering, be sure to sign in and out on a campus to document your hours of service.
For more information about volunteering at a RYSS campus, please visit the RYSS District Office at or call 713-640-3700. You must be present to submit the background authorization information form with a valid photo identification.
To volunteer at the Brownsville RYSS campus, parents are required to go to BRYSS to complete the background authorization information form and show a valid photo identification to Ms. Guadalupe Meneces, the BRYSS Family and Community Engagement Parent Liaison.