Volunteer Information
Who needs clearances? Under Act 153 beginning July 1, 2015, an adult applying for an unpaid position as a volunteer responsible for the welfare of a child or having direct contact with children must have clearances and must renew them. Under Act 15 of 2015, beginning August 25, 2015, volunteers must obtain renewed clearances every 5 years.
Volunteers within a school district include but not limited to school volunteers, parent volunteers, volunteer coaches, student teachers, pre-student teachers, PTO/PTA volunteers, etc.
Steps to take to become a CASD Volunteer
1.) Apply online via our Raptor VolunteerSafe System (Clearances are required to submit application):
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NzIwMzplbi1VUw==
2.) Obtain a TB Test (must have a negative reading and the expense of the test is the responsibility of the volunteer)
3.) If you already have your clearances (that are less than 5 years old) you can submit your clearances online via Raptor.
4.) If you need to renew your clearances that are older than 5 years or if you are applying for them as a new volunteer please use the links provided below.
What clearances are required?
PA State Police Criminal Record Check (Cost: FREE for volunteers - may only be renewed for FREE every 57 months)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Cost: FREE for volunteers - may only be renewed for FREE every 57 months)
FBI Fingerprinting Clearance through the Department of Human Services (Cost: $23.25). This clearance is not required for volunteers who have lived in PA the past 10 years and have not been convicted of a felony. Instead, a Volunteer Verification Report Form is needed. When registering please be sure to register through the Department of Human Services (DHS) and use the service code 1KG6ZJ. When coming for fingerprinting you must bring along a valid/acceptable photo ID and your form of payment - no exceptions.
Act 126 Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Online Training www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu Cost: FREE
If you have any further questions about volunteering with the Chambersburg Area School District, please contact the Human Resources Department:
Marie Russo (District Receptionist and Volunteer Coordinator)
717-263-9281