Volunteer Information

For those who wish to be a School Volunteer, state law now requires the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record (Act 34), Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), the National Sex Offender Registry Verification Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record check and that they be updated every five (5) years in order to continue as a volunteer. Clearances must be less than one year old at the time of submission. Original forms must be brought to the office of the school where you will volunteer and they will be forwarded to the District‘s central administrative offices for review. There is now an alternative to the FBI check if you have resided in Pennsylvania for the last ten years. Please see below for the link to the Affidavit you need to submit.

The process can be initiated online and produces clearances quickly. Please follow the links below for each of the four (4) clearances.

  1. The Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check can be done online with almost immediate confirmation. Volunteers are no longer required to pay a fee after July 25, 2015.

    Go to https://epatch.pa.gov/home and click on “Submit a New Record Check” and follow the instructions. Please select “Volunteer” as the Reason for Request. At the end of the process, please print the certification form as proof of submission.

  2. The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance can be completed online for the quickest result.

    Go to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS. You will create a login for your Keystone ID#. This includes a combination of letters and numbers you create for yourself. A credit card is required for the $10 processing fee.

  3. The National Sex Offender Registry Verification Clearance can be completed by printing out, filling out and returning the completed application online.

    Go to: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/KeepKidsSafe/Clearances/Pages/National-Sex-Offender-Registry.aspx It is free of charge. Results are received within 14 days.

    4. The FBI Federal Criminal History Record requires a 2-step process including online registration and fingerprinting taken digitally at a registered site. However, if you have been a Pennsylvania resident for the past ten (10) years, and have not been convicted of enumerated offenses, you may submit the an Affidavit, in lieu of the FBI fingerprinting check.

    • If you have lived in Pennsylvania for at least the last 10 consecutive years: Affirmation

    • If you have NOT lived in Pennsylvania for at least the last 10 consecutive years: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ Where required, enter the PDE Service Code: 1KG6ZJ

Please bring all clearance documentation in a sealed envelope with your name to the school office for review by central administration. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the OPK office (215) 877- 8945.