Dear Parents,
Many of you are volunteering to help monitor lunch/recess. For that we are extremely grateful. In order to volunteer in any capacity, both the state and diocese mandate particular trainings and clearances.
We understand that our school year will look very different for the indefinite future, but in a typical year, these clearances/trainings are required of all volunteers including field trip chaperones, ice cream parents, and/or any volunteer who is here on a weekly basis.
In an effort to expedite the process, links can be found on our website under the heading Current Families. Click Volunteers and Clearances. The Safe Environment links can be found on the right hand side of the page.
We suggest that those who foresee volunteering in any capacity acquire the necessary training and clearances in advance of any scheduled trip or activity. Once your file is complete your name will be added to the Approved Chaperone list. Teachers refer to this list when planning trips etc. If you are unsure of your current status, feel free to call the office at 610-933-7562.
Again, we thank you for your generosity to our school and your cooperation in accepting diocesan policy.
Holy Family School
Required Training:
Safe Environment Training (sessions are offered at a variety of locations throughout the diocese/there are currently virtual training sessions available)
Register on-line at www.virtus.org
Mandated Reporter Training (on-line)
Technology Addendum (on-line if you attended SE training prior to July 1, 2011)
Clearances:
PA State Criminal Record Check
PA Child Abuse Clearance
PA Clearances are valid for 5 years.
For more information, go to virtusonline.org. Volunteers can also call the Safe Environment offices directly at 215-587-2466.