Effective July 2015, all school volunteers must obtain the required clearances. A volunteer is any adult serving in an unpaid position in which they are individually responsible for the welfare of a child or have “direct contact with children.” 

For those that wish to be a volunteer, you are required to submit a Pennsylvania Criminal History Record(Act 34), a Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) and FBI Federal Criminal History Record to our main office. 
 

The following are required for all volunteers:

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Criminal Record / Background Certification:
PA Criminal Background Check 

• Free for Volunteers

• Must be updated every 5 years

Child Abuse History Certification:
PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Free for Volunteers.

• Must be updated every 5 years

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FBI fingerprint-based background certification:*
FBI Fingerprint Registration

• Approximately $25.00-$30.00

• USE CODE: 1KG6Q9

• Registration is available online at IdentoGO

* Fingerprinting is required for all volunteers who have not been a continuous resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the last 10 years. If you have been a continuous resident, you will be required to complete an official disclosure statement. Please complete the affidavit using the link below if this applies to you.

 

Fingerprint Affidavit

• Must be updated every five years

All copies of updated results will need to be provided to the front office.

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