Help support our Tigers

Become an approved Gulf Gate volunteer.

Every school volunteer must register with Sarasota County Schools and receive approval before participating. Start with the district application, then choose the clearance level that matches how you plan to help.

Four simple steps

From registration to helping at Gulf Gate.

Complete the district process first. Tiger Tribe can help connect approved volunteers with events and school needs.

  1. 01

    Open the district page

    Use the official Sarasota County Schools volunteer registration website.

  2. 02

    Complete the application

    Provide the requested information and select the clearance level appropriate for your role.

  3. 03

    Wait for approval

    Do not begin volunteering until Sarasota County Schools confirms approval.

  4. 04

    Connect with Tiger Tribe

    Join a Tiger Tribe team or sign up for an event after your approval is complete.

Choose the correct clearance

Level 1 or Level 2?

The activity and level of student contact determine which clearance is required.

Level 1Basic

Supervised volunteering

The most common volunteer clearance for activities performed under school-staff supervision.

  • No cost
  • Simple background check
  • Volunteer remains under staff supervision
Common forClassroom help, school events, and supervised campus support.
Level 2Advanced

Fingerprint clearance

Required for unsupervised contact with students and certain special volunteer roles.

  • Fingerprint background check required
  • Typically costs $38–$74.50, depending on location
  • Approval takes approximately two weeks
Common forField trips, tutoring, and special roles.

Ready to begin?

Complete district registration first.

After you are approved, return to Tiger Tribe and tell us which teams or events interest you.