Lion Guard Program
NVCA Lion Guard Program
The Lion Guard Program is NVCA’s educational initiative to support family engagement and encourage fathers and/or father figures to get involved by volunteering on NVCA's campus.
Lion Guards:
- Are positive role models on campus.
- Volunteer their time to the school and students.
- Promote education.
- Are an extra set of eyes and ears on campus to enhance school and campus security.
What are the expectations of the Lion Guard?
The goal is to have a Lion Guard on campus each day of the school year. With a simple commitment of three days per school year, we can achieve this goal. If 60 participants volunteer only three days during the year, this would place a Lion Guard on the school grounds every day for the whole school year.
Lion Guards should be on campus from 7:45 a.m. until noon (Full day optional).
Duties include:
- Patrol the school campus
- Support in their students' classroom
- Recess supervision
- Lunchroom assistance
- Before-school student drop-off assistance
How do I become a Lion Guard?
1. Complete Lion Guard registration. Upon completing your registration, you will receive a welcome email and reminder to complete a background check if not already complete.
2. Complete the background check. If you have a current fingerprint clearance card, you may submit this to the office instead of completing a background check.
STEP 2: BACKGROUND CHECK APPLICATION
3. Schedule your day on campus. Please don not schedule sooner than one week from submitting your background check.
Step 3: SCHEDULE YOUR DAY ON CAMPUS
For any questions about the NVCA Lion Guard you may email the coordinators:
Jesus Barreda & Jason Paul
NVCA Lion Guard Program - FAQ's
Who can be a Lion Guard?
Fathers, grandfathers, and father figures of current NVCA students
Do I need to complete the registration?
YES! All volunteers must complete the Lion Guard registration and must complete a background check before scheduling their time on campus.
What do I need to do after completing the Lion Guard registration?
Move to Step 2 and complete your background check.
STEP 2: BACKGROUND CHECK APPLICATION
Is a background check required?
YES! Lion Guards will not be allowed on campus without a cleared background check.
How do I know if my background check is cleared?
Wait 48-72 hours for processing. You will only be contacted if your background has not been cleared.
What should I do if I completed my background check but haven’t received an email to schedule my day on campus yet?
Check on status by emailing us at LionGuard@NorthValleyCA.org
What do I wear for campus duty?
The official Lion Guard shirt can be purchased in the front office.
What time do I need to be there?
It is recommended to arrive at 7:45 a.m. to assist with drop-off. A typical day's schedule is 7:45 a.m. to noon.
Where do I check in for my day on campus?
At the front office with the receptionist.
What will I be doing on campus?
See the expectations section above.
How many times can I volunteer?
There is no limit to the number of days a Lion Guard can be on campus. We encourage each Lion Guard to volunteer a minimum of 3-5 days each school year.
Will I get to spend time in my child’s classroom?
Yes, but only for grades K-5.
The NVCA Promise
Steadfast in faith, NVCA is committed to a Christ-centered education
that transforms lives and impacts communities.
Our role is to define and reinforce God-given value, purpose,
and meaning in the pursuit of knowledge and growth in Christ.
An NVCA education comprises the foundation for a lifetime of learning.