In an effort to create a safe and caring place to learn and grow, Archdiocesan policy requires that anyone wishing to volunteer in any capacity at St. James Regional Catholic School must have the required security clearances and have completed all the necessary Safe Environment trainings.

In order to be considered “active” in service to our school, your documentation must be current. Please return the information needed to Mrs. Dot Marella, our Safe Environment Coordinator, at the school office as soon as possible in order for you to continue your service to St. James Regional Catholic School. For questions and to obtain more information, please contact Mrs. Marella at 610-583-3683 or dmarella@stjamesregional.com.

Security Clearances

• Non-PA residents: Federal Criminal Background Check (FBI fingerprinting)  This is required for all volunteers who do not live in PA or have lived outside PA during the  past two years. Information is available at https://www.identogo.com/

• PA residents: This form may be obtained through the school office. Please sign and return to Mrs. Marella in the  school office.

• Request for Criminal Record Check:   https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp This request can be done on-line.  Copies of the results must be sent to  Mrs. Marella in the school office.

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance:     https://www.compass.state.pa.us This request can be done on-line.  A copy needs to be sent to Mrs. Marella in the school office.

•  Complete Archdiocesan Safe Environment 2-part Class
  • Part 1-  "Protecting God’s Children for Adults":  These are held throughout the Archdiocese.  You can register on-line at www.virtus.org; click on Registration  https://childyouthprotection.org/index.php/protect-children/trainings
  • Part 2- Mandated Reporting Session: www.childyouthprotection.org.

• Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form:  This form may be obtained through the school office. Please sign and return to Mrs. Marella in the  school office.