VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

 

Pennsylvania State Child Protective Service Law requires that all volunteers, who come in contact with or are responsible for children, to submit the following clearances

 

Clearances for Volunteers Living in PA for fewer than 10 years:

  • Federal Criminal Background Check
  • Pennsylvania State Police Clearance (no fee for volunteers)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (no fee for volunteers)

Clearances for Volunteers Living in PA Continuously for 10 years:

  • Pennsylvania State Police Clearance (no fee for volunteers)
  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (no fee for volunteers)

 

Websites for Clearances
Listed Below are links for the PA State police Criminal Background Check, the PA Child Abuse History Clearance and the FBI Fingerprint Clearance. 
 
PA State Police Criminal Record Check
 
PA Department Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance
 
Federal Criminal Background Check:
Service Code: 1KG6ZJ
**PLEASE CONTACT THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR TO RECEIVE THE NCAC CODE TO USE FOR PAYMENT PRIOR TO ENROLLING AND MAKING AN APPOINTMENT FOR  FINGERPRINTS.

Volunteers who have been a resident of Pennsylvania for fewer than 10 years must renew their FBI Fingerprint clearance until they reach 10 years of residency in Pennsylvania. Once the volunteer meets the 10 year residency requirement, they must complete a Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers, which must be submitted every five years.

Clearances that were completed for another organization where you volunteer or work may be submitted.

 

Please submit copies of all clearances to the ESYA upon receipt. No coach / volunteer will be permitted to participate in any capacity without the proper clearances and paperwork on file with the ESYA.

 

Important Note: All clearances and information pertaining to the above are confidential and will be treated as such. The results  are solely used for the purpose of determining eligibility to volunteer.