It is our desire that all parents feel a part of the Briargrove community right from the start. One sure way to do this is to volunteer!  Parents, teachers and administrators working together promotes an excellent learning experience for our children and Briargrove Elementary's success is due, partly, to parent involvement.  We have a great group of committed, dynamic and enthusiastic parent volunteers who give of their time as they can.  Come be a part of the fun!

If you have a skill or interest you might be able to share with Briargrove, please let us know! Don’t worry; we are not looking for experts, but a little experience can be very valuable!

We look forward to getting know you and working with you to enhance our children's experience and education at Briargrove Elementary.  See you at school!

Respectfully,
PTO President

Before volunteering at Briargrove in any capacity or accompanying your child’s class on a field trip, you must register as an HISD Volunteer!

VIPS are HISD volunteers. Each year, thousands of parents, students and community partners support HISD students and teachers by volunteering their time. VIPS represent all economic, ethnic and educational backgrounds. They are caring adults or children, who tutor students, serve as classroom assistants to teachers, provide enrichment and hands-on experience with computers, work in the library, clinic, office, cafeteria, and provide other support.

How can I become a VIPS?
All volunteers must register online and pass a criminal background check before they can participate as a volunteer. Please follow the steps below to become a VIPS:

Step 1: Register online at www.houstonisd.org, stay on the homepage, click on the VIPS login under the Parents link section.
Step 2: Once you have registered, you must go to the Volunteer Coordinator, Mary Clare in the front office, and show proof of identification.
Step 3: Identification information will go into our database for processing by the Volunteer Coordinator (Mary Clare) and your criminal background check will be processed by HISD.
Step 4: The criminal history background check can take 3-5 days to complete.
Step 5: Once you are CLEARED to volunteer, you are eligible to volunteer throughout HISD

What type of identification is accepted?
- 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.)
- Resident Alien Card

IF YOU ARE A CURRENTLY CLEARED VOLUNTEER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER AGAIN. HISD AUTOMATICALLY RESUBMITS ALL CLEARED VOLUNTEERS DURING THE SUMMER TO ENSURE THAT ALL VOLUNTEERS REMAIN IN GOODSTANDING!!!