Parish and Diocesan Volunteer-Adult (over 18 and unpaid) who have continuously lived in Pennsylvania for 10+ years: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance, renewed every five (5) years Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, renewed every five (5) years CPSL Disclosure Statement…
School Volunteer-Adults (over 18 and unpaid) who have continuously lived in Pennsylvania for 10+ years: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Clearance, renewed every five (5) years Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, renewed every five (5) years CPSL Disclosure Statement application for…
Volunteers (adult, 18+ and unpaid) who wish to volunteer for any diocesan school, parish or youth activity within the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown who have NOT continuously lived in Pennsylvania for the past ten (10) years will need the following clearances:…
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check visit: https://epatch.state.pa.us PA Child Abuse Clearance visit: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home FBI (fingerprints) appointments can be made online: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ Please refer to the Protection Process page for further details on obtaining clearances.
A FBI clearance check is a requirement for ALL employees regardless if they have lived in PA for 10+ years. A FBI background check is required for all volunteers who have NOT had the status of a resident in PA…
Every five (5) years or 60 months. Employees: Clearances must be obtained every 60 months. Any employee with current clearances issued prior to July 1, 2015, must renew their clearances within 60 months from the date of their oldest clearance…
Yes, if you obtained a clearance for employment or volunteer purposes within the previous 60 months you may use the clearance to serve in a volunteer capacity for any program, activity, or service.
No, all employees must obtain clearances for employment, not volunteering.
No, new clearances are required for all new hires and must be obtained after employment has been offered and accepted. Clearances that have dates prior to signing an acceptance letter will not be accepted. Pending employees cannot start employment until…
Minor volunteers (non-paid), ages 14-17, do not need clearances, however must be supervised at all times by youth protection cleared and compliant* adults (21+) using a ratio of 2 adults for every 10 minors (under 18). According to diocesan guidelines,…