Legislation in Pennsylvania now requires community members and parents/guardians to obtain clearances in order to volunteer in our schools.

A volunteer is any individual in an unpaid position with a program, activity or service who is individually responsible for the welfare of one or more children or has direct contact with children (defined as: the possibility of care, supervision, guidance or control of children or routine interaction with children).

1. Field trip chaperones, fifth grade camp chaperones, volunteer coaches, and similar extended time volunteers must complete all three clearances: Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114.
2. Any volunteer who has not resided in Pennsylvania for 10 continuous years must complete all three clearances: Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114
3. Volunteers residing in Pennsylvania for 10 continuous years, and not a field trip chaperone, fifth grade camp chaperone, volunteer coach, or similar extended-time volunteer, will need to complete Act 34, Act 151, and the district volunteer affidavit.