Volunteer Information

All information regarding volunteering within the schools of the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District are in accordance with School Board Policy #916: Volunteers.

Volunteer Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has provided the following FAQ document to assist in understanding Volunteers and Clearances.

PA Department of Human Services - Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions

Required Clearances (Act 24, 34, 114, 151)

In accordance with School Board Policy #916, all school volunteers are required to obtain the following clearances:

• Pennsylvania State Criminal Background (Act 34),
• Child Abuse (Act 151), and
• Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114, Fingerprinting).

Be sure to keep your original clearances in a safe place. The District will request originals, not copies.

• In addition, Act 24 of 2011 requires disclosure of any prior arrests or convictions to a school district. This form is to be submitted each year.
• A completed Volunteer Agreement form is also required each year.

Obtaining Clearances

ACT 24 - Arrest or Conviction Form

• Complete the ACT 24 - PDE Arrest or Conviction Form

ACT 34 - PA Criminal History Record

• Complete the online request at: https://epatch.state.pa.us
• Be sure to choose the "New Record Check (Volunteers Only)" Link

ACT 151 - PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Complete the online request at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
• You will need to create an individual account

ACT 114 - FBI Fingerprinting

• If you have been a resident of PA for the past 10 years (continuously), you may submit a Volunteer Clearance Exception waiver form.
  • Download the Volunteer Clearance Exception Form
  • You must sign the form in the presence of a witness.
• If you are unable to use the Volunteer Clearance Exception form, be sure to follow these instruction for the Act 114 Clearance:
  • Visit the IndentoGO website to find a fingerprinting location.
  • Select "Digital Fingerprinting."
  • Enter Service Code 1KG6XN.
  • Complete the online registration form.
  • You will receive an email with a link to access your results.