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.
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.
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check (Act 34)
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
- FBI Criminal History Record Check or Volunteer Clearance Exception Statement
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Record Check (Act 34)
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
FBI Criminal History Record Check or Volunteer Clearance Exception Statement
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do all volunteers need clearances?
- What clearances are required?
- Why are three different clearance required?
- What should I do once I get my clearances?
- How often will I have to update my clearances?
- What if I am not truthful about disclosing prior arrests or notifying the District of a subsequent arrest?
- How much to the clearances cost?
- How long does it take to obtain clearances?
- How do volunteers submit their clearances?
- Do I need to submit originals of my clearances?
- What will the school district do with my clearances once I submit them?
- I have students in multiple school buildings; do I need to submit my clearances to each school?
Do all volunteers need clearances?
What clearances are required?
Why are three different clearance required?
What should I do once I get my clearances?
How often will I have to update my clearances?
What if I am not truthful about disclosing prior arrests or notifying the District of a subsequent arrest?
How much to the clearances cost?
How long does it take to obtain clearances?
How do volunteers submit their clearances?
Do I need to submit originals of my clearances?
What will the school district do with my clearances once I submit them?
I have students in multiple school buildings; do I need to submit my clearances to each school?
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.