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Volunteer

Volunteers are an essential component to the success of PDSD schools and students. All adult volunteers entering our schools to work with children must have the clearances mandated by the Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law. 

In accordance with law, these documents must be updated every sixty (60) months in order to continue as a volunteer. Certificates may be brought to the office of the school where you will volunteer or delivered to the Administration Building (2821 Concord Rd., Aston) for processing. Questions? Contact Marti Owens via email or call 610-497-6300 x1308.

School Board Policy No. 916, Volunteers

Required Clearances

For those who wish to serve as volunteers in the Penn-Delco School District, state law requires the following clearances to be completed and submitted to the district prior to volunteering. Fees may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sample List of Volunteer Activities

Anyone who will have direct interaction with students or potentially be responsible for the care, supervision, or welfare of students, must submit clearances prior to volunteering.

Event Yes No
Book Fair Volunteer x  
Class Trip of Field Trip Chaperone x  
Dance of Post Prom Chaperone x  
Homeroom Parent x  
Kid Writing Volunteer x  
RSVP Reading Volunteer x  
PTL/PTO Activities that involve interaction with children x  
School Store Volunteer x  
Schoolwide Volunteer x  
Volunteer Athletic Coaches x  
Participant in Classroom Activities x  
Audience member at a school show   x
Visitor for an assembly or presentation   x
Classroom presenters (ie. guest speakers, career day presenters) *dependent on student interaction   x

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. The building principal will determine which activities require volunteers and which may invite visitors.