We LOVE Volunteers!!!

There are many ways to volunteer with the PTA, school, and your child's classroom. Some volunteer tasks require child abuse clearances be on file with the school. PTA volunteer signups will always list which things require clearances, but as a basic rule, anything where you may be alone with a child requires clearances (see below for a more complete list). Click on Volunteer Signup for more info! <-------

Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to volunteer in the classroom, the cafeteria, or at recess.

How to Get Volunteer Clearances

Prior to volunteering in a school or on a school trip, a volunteer must complete and submit the following to their child’s school:

• In-Take Form for volunteers
• PA State Criminal History Report (obtained online; cost: FREE)
  • https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
• Child Abuse Certification (obtained online; cost: FREE)
  • https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS
• The FBI Criminal History Report (fingerprinting required – FBI report apply online https://uenroll.identogo.com; Service Code 1KG6Y3; Cost: $21.35 paid at the fingerprinting site) You can also apply via phone at 1-844-321-2101.
  • A signed PA Resident Form AND Waiver Request can be submitted in lieu of this report if you have lived in PA for 10 consecutive years
  • When visiting the fingerprinting site, valid ID must be presented. Acceptable forms of ID include, but are not limited to, Valid Driver’s License, Military ID, Passport or US Visa.
• For Pre-k/L (Children's House) classroom volunteers, a TB test is also required. If you previously submitted your clearances, you do not need to get a TB test. 

(funds are available to cover cost of fingerprinting if needed, please contact the school social worker)

Volunteer Roles Which DO NOT Require Background Checks

• assissting in the main office
• assisting teachers/staff with clerical duties
• assisting with a birthday party
• reading to the class
• attending school-wide events during or after-school 
• volunteering at school-wide events with general interaction with students

Volunteer Roles Which DO require Background Checks

• chaperoning field trips when the chaperone will have responsibility for the welfare of children
• regular classroom volunteer assistants
• recess, cafeteria, library volunteers
• volunteer coaches/club advisors
• volunteering at school-wide events with one-on-one interaction with students