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 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
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