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Volunteer Opportunities/Safe Environment

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Volunteer Opportunities

St. James Regional recognizes the vital role volunteers have in creating a vibrant school community and values the time our families commit. While COVID-19 protocols have limited the need for in-person volunteers, the following opportunities are available. Check back often for additonal opportunities.

1) Lunch Monitors- Adults who help supervise the students during lunchtime and during recess.

2) Home & School Events- Our Home & School is always looking for active volunteers to assist in coordinating and executing various events thoughout the year. For more information, please contact the school office.

3) New Family Mentors- Current St. James parents who help welcome new families to the school community and serve as a point of contact throughout the year.

4) Photographers- Creative types who share their talents to assist in yearbook photos and publicity efforts.

Please remember all volunteers must complete their required clearances and trainings as detailed below.
Safe Environment
In an effort to create a safe and caring place to learn and grow, Archdiocesan policy requires that anyone wishing to volunteer at St. James Regional Catholic School must have: 1) the required security clearances; and 2) have completed all the necessary Safe Environment trainings. For more information on the Office of Child & Youth protection, please visit their site here: https://childyouthprotection.org/index.php.

In order to be considered “active” in service to our school, your documentation must be current. Please return the information needed to Mrs. Eileen Somers, 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. Somers at 610-583-3683 or esomers@stjamesregional.com.

Before volunteering, please complete these 6 steps:

Step 1: Criminal Record Check- (valid for 5 years). This form goes directly to the PA State Police. You must fill in the information and mail it to PA State Police. You can submit electronically and obtain immediate results, but you must print out the certificate and submit to the school office. To complete online visit this site: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

Step 2: Child Abuse Clearance- (valid for 5 years). This form is completed by you at this site: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home Please submit results to the school office.

Step 3: Federal Criminal History Background Check
- FBI Fingerprint Clearance for a volunteer who has been a PA resident for less than 10 years. If you are volunteering in the school click on "Education." To determine the appropriate service code Click Here.
OR
- A signed Disclosure Form signed by a volunteer who has been a PA resident for the entire last 10 Years and has not committed designated crimes in Pennsylvania or elsewhere. This form is available in the school office or can be downloaded by clicking the box below. Please sign and return to Mrs. Somers in the school office.
Disclosure Statement for PA Residents

Step 4: Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form- This form may be obtained through the school office or can be downloaded by clicking the box below. Please review the mandated reporter information sheet, sign the acknowledgment form, and return to the school office.
Mandated Reporter Information Sheet

Mandated Reporter Acknowledgment Form.

Step 5: Attend Safe Environment Part 1 ("Protecting God's Children for Adults")
- This training provides basic facts about child sexual abuse and adults’ roles in prevention. This training is held either in-person throughout the Archdiocese or virtually. The available training dates and registration can be found HERE.
STEP 6: Attend Safe Environment Part 2 ("Mandated Reporting Session")
- This training can be completed online and sessions are available on-demand here: www.childyouthprotection.org.