Volunteer Requirements
The United States Conference of Bishops' Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People mandates that every diocese implement Safe Environment programs for all children, parents, and adults. The principal purpose of this Charter is to ensure a safe environment for the children of each diocese.
Here in the Diocese of Allentown, a number of steps have been taken in order implement these guidelines pertaining to reconciliation, healing, accountability, and prevention of future acts of abuse. The Diocese has more information regarding Youth Protection at their website: https://www.allentowndiocese.org/
Below is a list of the requirements necessary to volunteer at St. Ignatius Loyola Regional School and Parish. All forms and certificates should be submitted to the school office.
For information and assistance contact our Safe Environment Coordinator:
Rectory: 610-678-3767
Email: sec@stignatiusreading.org
Requirements for volunteers:
1. FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check
(18+ years old) - (process date within 1 year)
DHS Prints for St. Ignatius School, PREP, CYO, Extended Care, Parish, etc Volunteers
**Contact Debbie Pilliod for a fingerprint payment code and directions**
2. Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check
(18+ years old) - (process date within 1 year)
3. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate
(18+ years old) - (process date within 5 years)
4. National Sex Offender Registry Verification
(18+ years old) - (process date within 1 year)
5. Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse online training certificate
(18+ years old) - (process date within 5 years)
6. Protecting God’s Children training certificate (one time only)
Virtus Registration instructions and PGC online training
(18+ years old)
7. Diocese’s Sexual Abuse Policy Acknowledgment Form
(14+ years old)
To read policy: Sexual Abuse Policy
8. Diocese’s Code of Conduct Policy Acknowledgment Form
(14+ years old)
To read policy: Code of Conduct Policy
9. Diocese's Child Protective Services Law Policy Acknowledgement Form
To read policy: Child Protective Services Law Policy
10. Social Media & Electronic Communications Acknowledgement & Consent Form
To read policy: Social Media & Electronic Communications Policy
11. Background Check Authorization Form
12. Motor Vehicle Report – if driving
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