Volunteer

Volunteer Steps

Who is required to get a Red Volunteer Badge?
The definition of a volunteer as provided is “Persons having direct contact and interaction with students.” In an attempt to comply with Act 153, Susquenita School District will view the following as volunteers due to the potential of having direct contact with students. PTO or Booster Organization Members, chaperones, persons assisting with athletic or music events, persons working in concession stands, school security personnel, as well as classroom volunteers. The only exception that would apply to PTO and Booster members needing clearances would be for those organization members who would never see themselves in a position of being with students while acting as a representative of the Booster/PTO organization. Obviously, not having a badge would greatly limit access to the buildings and various functions outside of the “visitor” realm. Note: Being an “Approved Volunteer” is not a requirement for attending athletic events, parent conferences, award ceremonies, musical performances, grandparent lunch, etc, when present as a spectator only.

Why do I need to do this?
In order to ensure the safety of our students, the state of PA Increased Background Check Requirements for School Volunteers. Governor Thomas Corbett signed into law Act 153 of 2014, that amended the State Child Protective Services Law and the Public School Code to impose greater background check requirements on school employees, and volunteers having direct contact with children. Effective July 1, 2015, volunteers must obtain all necessary clearances. If there is a question as to whether or not clearances are required for your participation, contact our Community Relations Coordinator.

Detailed Information for Clearance & Training Requirements 

Act 151 Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Check

The Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance application can be submitted online. This clearance is free for volunteers.

Child Abuse History Clearance Online

Once you enter the link above you will be directed to the Child Welfare Portal where you must create an account or log in if you already have an account. Note: you will need an email address to create an account.

Creating an account and submitting your clearance application online will give you access to the status of your results once your application has been processed.

ACT 34 PA Criminal History Record Check

The Criminal History Record Check Clearance can be submitted online. This clearance is free for volunteers. 
Criminal History Record Check Online

  • Select the item for "submit a new record check”.

  • Print several copies so you have at least one for your own records.

  • Paper submissions of the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance application will still be accepted for anyone who may not have access to the internet.

Submit paper applications and payment in the form of a money order to:

Pennsylvania State Police
Central Repository - 164
1800 Elmerton Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17110-9758

Fingerprint Background Check
OR
Volunteer Affidavit

The FBI Federal Fingerprint Background Check can be submitted online. The cost for this clearance is $22.60. This clearance is required if the volunteer is not eligible to complete the volunteer affidavit.
Volunteer Affidavit Form- Must be notarized to be valid.

If not eligible for the Notarized Volunteer Affidavit, you will need to complete the FBI Fingerprint Background Check 

FBI Federal Fingerprint Background Check Online

  • Pre-enrollment can be completed online or over the telephone. Telephone registration is available at 1-844-321-2101 Monday through Friday, 8am to 6pm EST.

  • When registering online, the applicant must use Service Code 1KG6ZJ. If the applicant enters the wrong code and proceeds with the process, the results cannot be transferred and the applicant must submit a new application and pay for another background check.

  • Payment will be made (no cash or personal checks) when you are fingerprinted. The location of the fingerprint sites and days/hours of operation for each site are available at IndentoGo.

  • Applicants will receive an unofficial copy of their report. The applicant is required to provide the District with their UEID, as listed on the receipt provided after the fingerprint capture.

Paper submissions of the Pennsylvania State Police Clearance application will still be accepted for anyone who may not have access to the internet.

Submit paper applications and payment in the form of a money order to:

ChildLine and Abuse Registry
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
PO Box 8170
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170

Mandated Reporter Training (Mandatory)

The District provides a two-part online web-based training (approximately 3 hours) from Vector. A valid e-mail address must be provided to the school in order to complete the training. Your username is your first initial last name ex: kkisner

Get Your Photo & Red Volunteer Badge
Once all steps are complete, email [email protected] or call at 717-957-6000, option #5, to schedule an appointment to obtain your red volunteer badge. Please bring a valid photo ID.

Thank you for volunteering. Together we achieve more!