Volunteer Opportunities

The PTG runs on volunteer power. We are a small, yet mighty, group! We understand that everyone is extremely busy these days, and we offer a wide variety of opportunities for involvement with the PTG. There is something to fit almost any schedule of availability. 

There are opportunities to volunteer during the day, such as our annual Ram Rally fundraiser or working a shift during the Scholastic Book Fair. There are also volunteer options that take place in the evening like decorating the homecoming float or “chalk the walk” to welcome and encourage our teachers and students. Please feel free to reach out to anyone in the PTG with any questions or to see how you could possibly get involved!

Need Clearances?

Registered volunteers need to complete the following forms:

1) Volunteer Form (link)

2) PA Child Abuse History Certification (link)

Create an individual account, and complete the online form. Print the final certificate.

3) PA Criminal History Clearance (link)

Click the New Volunteer Record Check button and complete the application. Print the final certificate.

4) Fingerprints OR Act 153 Affidavit.

a)  Have you lived in PA for 10 years or more? Complete the Act 153 Affidavit and get it notarized.

• The Potter Township office has FREE Notary services.  (124 Short Road, Spring Mills, PA 16875)

  • Contact Lisa Kroner (secretary@pottertownship.org or 814-364-9176). 

  • Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm

• UPS Stores have notary services, and there are two in State College:

  • 19 Colonnade Way, Ste 117, State College, PA 16803

  • 210 W. Hamilton Ave, State College, PA 16801

b) Have you lived in PA for less than 10 years? You'll need FBI fingerprints .

• Obtain a volunteer Service Code by contacting DHS (Department of Human Services) directly at 1-877-371-5422 or RA-PWCPSLQUESTIONS@pa.gov. 

• FBI fingerprint offices are located in State College and Lewistown.  

• IdentoGO  Appointments can be made here: https://www.identogo.com/

  • State College (1951 Pine Hall Road, State College, PA 16801).  

5) Results of TB test  (no older than 2 years)

a) You can get a TB Test at your primary doctor's office, or an urgent care facility.

• Med Express (1613 North Atherton Street, Suite B, State College, PA 16803 )

• Geisinger ConvenientCare (1630 N Atherton St, State College, PA 16803) 

6) Volunteer Policy (link). Print, date, and sign.

Completed paperwork can be turned in to your child's school or dropped off/mailed to: 

PVASD Volunteer Coordinator

80 Town Lane  

Rebersburg, PA 16872.

Questions about clearances?  Contact Christin Martz (cmartz@pennsvalley.org).

*More information and current forms are available on the Penns Valley Area School District Volunteers Page.