- Volunteers wishing to become an in-school Music Teacher’s Assistant will need to complete a TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire Form or a TB test and receive clearance prior to being allowed on school campus. If you have a current TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire Form or TB test, please notify ETM-LA Staff. Otherwise, please schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider or a local clinic at your earliest convenience using the TB Risk Assessment Questionnaire Form.
- If a healthcare provider determines that a TB test is needed, please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator for the TB Evaluation Form. Please note, you will be required to visit your healthcare provider or local clinic twice: 1) for the TB injection, and 2) return between 48-72 hours later for the healthcare provider or clinic to read the TB results. Please note, you will be required to visit your healthcare provider or local clinic twice – 1) for the TB injection, and 2) return between 48-72 hours later for the healthcare provider or clinic to read the TB results.
- Per the Los Angeles County Department of Health, a negative TB test is typically valid for 4 years.
Become A Volunteer!
Join Education Through Music-Los Angeles in our mission to provide high quality music education to students across LA.
ETM-LA Needs You!
Education Through Music-Los Angeles relies on our team of dedicated & hard working volunteers to make our programming possible. Volunteers will have the opportunity to work alongside staff across the organization and utilize their unique strengths to support access to music education in schools.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Requirements
Live Scan (All Volunteers)
- All Volunteers will need to complete a LIVE SCAN. Please see the Live Scan Instructions (information only) and Live Scan Form to be completed and submitted as part of the onboarding process. Instructions include a suggested list of Live Scan providers, but potential volunteers may select a location closer to them.
- The Live Scan Form will be provided to the applicant upon successful completion of the orientation, application, and interview steps.
Additional Requirements for In-School/Regular Volunteers
TB Screening/Test
CANRA Form & Mandated Reporter Training
TB Screening/Test
CANRA Form & Mandated Reporter Training
- Volunteers wishing to become an in-school Music Teacher’s Assistant, and those volunteering 16 hours per month or 32 hours per year will need to complete a CANRA Form and Volunteer Mandated Reporter Training.
- The Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Form states that you acknowledge that you are identified as a “mandated reporter”, and are required to report any suspected cases of child abuse and/or neglect encountered.
- ETM-LA Staff will assist with the process of completing your Volunteer Mandated Reporter Training once you have been approved as a Music Teacher Assistant.
- California Assembly Bill 506 (AB 506) requires youth service organizations to provide mandated reporter training for their volunteers, employees, and administrators.
- Volunteers who are 18 years or older and have direct contact with children for more than 16 hours per month or 32 hours per year are considered “regular” volunteers.