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.

 

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:

Debbie Pilliod

Rectory: 610-678-3767

Email: sec@stignatiusreading.org

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Requirements for adult volunteers

(anyone 18 years and older who will be volunteering while minors are present)

 

• Contact our Safe Environment Coordinator for fingerprinting instructions and payment code

• Submit a Background Check Authorization Form

• Submit a PA State Police Criminal Record Check  

• Submit a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate

• Read the Diocese's Sexual Abuse Policy  and sign and submit the Acknowledgment Form 

• Read the Code of Conduct Policy and sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form 

• Read the Child Protective Service Law Flyer and sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form

• Attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop and submit the certificate of attendance

• Submit a Mandated Reporting Training certificate of completion

 

     Please submit all completed forms/certificates to the St. Ignatius Rectory, School Office or

     Religious Education Office

 

Requirements for minor volunteers

(anyone under the age of 18 years old)

 

• Read the Diocese's Sexual Abuse Policy and and sign and submit the Acknowledgment Form 

• Read the Code of Conduct Policy and sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form