Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
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Review the Volunteer Handbook to become familiar with district expectations, guidelines, and important safety information.
- Complete the Volunteer Application and return it to your child’s school.
- Obtain the required background clearances in accordance with district policy and state law.
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Please be aware: Parents or guardians who volunteer in the school, as well as those serving as field trip chaperones, must obtain a prior background check/clearance in advance. This requirement will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of our students.
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Submit your completed clearances to the Human Resources office ([email protected]) for review and approval before volunteering.
Background and safety clearances may take four weeks or longer to process.
If you are interested in serving as a field trip chaperone, please plan accordingly and obtain your clearances early.
Clearances must be renewed every 60 months.
Required background clearances:
- ACT 151 CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE
As of July 25, 2015, there is no fee for volunteers applying for this clearance.
- ACT 34 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
As of July 25, 2015, there is no fee for volunteers applying for this clearance.
- Act 114 FBI CLEARANCE / FINGERPRINTING
Fee: $23.85
- Applicants must register before visiting a fingerprinting location. Walk-in service is available; however, all applicants must complete pre-enrollment in the Universal Enrollment System either online or by phone.
- When registering online, applicants must enter the correct Service Code: 1KG6XN to ensure the background check is processed for the correct agency. If the wrong service code is entered, the results cannot be transferred and the process must be restarted.
- After fingerprinting, applicants will receive a receipt that includes their UEID (Universal Enrollment ID). The UEID should be provided to the Human Resources office ([email protected]) so the official report can be accessed electronically.
Nearby Locations:
225 Lincoln Hwy, Suite 100, Fairless Hills, PA
2824 Street Rd., Bensalem, PA
Building Access Procedures
Volunteer Policy #916