Parent Volunteer Hours

We're all about community here at Plato Academy, and your involvement makes a huge impact. Remember, we ask each family to contribute 30 volunteer hours throughout the school year. It's a great way to connect with other parents, support our school, and make a positive difference for our students.

There are plenty of opportunities to get involved, from helping out at school events, to assisting in the classroom. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or a first-timer, we appreciate every bit of your time.

If you're unsure about how to get started or have any questions, feel free to reach out. Let's work together to make this school year the best one yet!

Thanks for being an integral part of the Plato Academy family.

With so many events at the school, it's easy to find the ones you'd like to contribute your time to.

Here is a list of upcoming events per campus: https://platoacademy.net/event-calendar/

Stay up to date with upcoming events via smore newsletters from your school principal, your campus PTO website/social accounts, and your campus facebook page:

Plato Academy Schools Main Page: https://www.facebook.com/PlatoSchools

Plato Academy Trinity: https://www.facebook.com/platoacademytrinity

Plato Academy Tarpon Springs: https://www.facebook.com/PlatoAcademyTarponSprings

Plato Academy Palm Harbor: https://www.facebook.com/platopalmharbor

Plato Academy Clearwater: https://www.facebook.com/PlatoAcademyClearwater

Plato Academy Largo: https://www.facebook.com/PlatoAcademyLargo

Plato Academy Seminole: https://www.facebook.com/PlatoAcademySeminole

Plato Academy St. Petersburg: https://www.facebook.com/platoacademystpetersburg

Plato Academy Pinellas Park: https://www.facebook.com/platoacademypinellaspark

Plato Academy Tampa: https://www.facebook.com/platoacademytampa

Click on the "Log your Volunteer Hours" link located in the "Family Resources" section of your campus webpage: https://platoacademy.net/charter-schools/

Step One is for Level I Volunteering -Please see attached Level I paperwork link. Every parent and/or guardian must fill it out and submit. Volunteer Level I enables you to help out at the school, in the presence of a staff member. If you do not complete the Level I application, you are not eligible to move to Level II.

Step Two is for Level II Volunteering - For Level II, you need to be fingerprinted. I have attached our approved vendor list. This enables you to go on field trips as well as volunteer on campus.

Start by filling out the "Volunteer Registration Form" on your campus webpage.

After completing the Level 1 paperwork; If you wish to become a Level 2 Volunteer (chaperone on field trips), please visit one of the approved fingerprinting vendors below.

Pinellas County:

Express Fingerprints

6101 Park Blvd., Suite D., Pinellas Park, FL 33781- Phone: 727-768-2904 - Hours 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M, (closed from 12:00-1:00 pm). No appointment is needed. Fee $45.00 - An additional $20.00 mobile site fee for individuals. For groups of ten or more, the $20.00 fee will be waived.

EZ Fingerprints

1715 East Bay Dr., Suite B., Largo – Phone: 727-479-0805.

Walk-in welcome - Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. No appointment is needed.

BIM- The UPS Store

11590 Seminole Blvd Suite B-1 Seminole, FL 33778- PH 727-512-4477

Hours M-F 9a-6:30p; Sat 10a-1p. Fee $43.50 – Debit/Credit, Money Order, or cash (exact change please). Volunteers must call the number above to schedule an appointment.

Postal Annex

2520 N. McMullen Booth Rd. Ste. B, Clearwater, FL 33761- Phone 727-400-6801

Hours M-F 8:30a-6p Sat 9a-2:30p. Walk-ins welcome or you may call ahead. Fee $48.00

**Appointments can be made by phone.

Goin' Postal

11590 Seminole Blvd, Seminole 33778 (open on Saturdays) -APPOINTMENT ONLY, call Matt Rice 727-512-4477. 35595 US Hwy 19N., Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (Mon-Fri 10:00 am to 3:00 pm- walk-ins OK) Fee $43.50

Florida Fingerprinting

2836 5th Avenue N., Unit C, St. Petersburg, FL 337131- Phone: 727-287-6822 - Hours 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M, (closed from 12:00-1:00 pm). Info@FLFingerprinting.com. Fee $59.25 cash/$55.25 check. Walk-ins welcome.

Identity Pros Livescan Fingerprinting

Hours 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM (727) 900-1708 - Mobile Only- Cost Starts at $60.00