In an effort to create a safe and caring place in which to learn, anyone wishing to volunteer in any capacity at St. James Regional Catholic School must have the required Safe Environment Clearances and have completed all the necessary workshops. The following clearances are required for all those who wish to volunteer in our school.
Archdiocesan policy requires that all volunteers who have any possible contact with children must obtain background checks. 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.
- 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 www.pa.cogentid.com
- PA residents: Must sign Disclosure form and return to school office
- Request for Criminal Record Check - https://epatch.state.pa.Home.jsp
This request can be done on-line. Copies of the results must be sent to Dot 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 Dot Marella in the school
office.
- You must also attend an Archdiocesan Safe Environment Class (Protecting God’s Children for Adults). These are held throughout the Archdiocese. You can register on line at www.virtus.org; click on Registration
- Mandated Reporting Session – www.childyouthprotection.org.
- Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form. This form may be obtained through the school office. Please sign and return to Dot Marella in the school office.