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Information for Volunteers

If you are interested in volunteering with WPE, please send us an email at [email protected]

All volunteers over the age of 18 are required to have the appropriate clearances, as designated by the state of Pennsylvania (find more information at www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov ):

1. PA State Child Abuse Clearance (get it here): https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home 

As a volunteer applicant you are permitted to receive one certification free of charge every 57 months. In order to submit a volunteer application without a payment, you are required to affirm that you have not already received a paper or electronic volunteer certification free of charge within the previous 57 months.

Head to the website listed, create an individual account, and make sure that you choose the "volunteer" option so that you do not have to pay for your clearance!  If you have questions or need help with obtaining this clearance, please email us or call (412)719-3409!

2. PA State Police Criminal Record Check (get it here):  https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

As a volunteer, you are permitted to have this record check done for free.  When you click the blue link above, choose the "New Record Check (Volunteers Only)" option and follow the instructions.  If you need assistance or have questions, please email us or call (412)719-3409!

3. IF YOU HAVE LIVED OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WITHIN THE LAST 10 YEARS, you are also required to obtain your FBI Clearance. 

This is a fingerprint check.  You must register to have your fingerprints taken at https://www.identogo.com/ (click the blue button in the upper right hand corner ""get fingerprinted" and then follow the directions), find a fingerprinting site, and then go to get your fingerprints taken (you do not need an appointment, but you DO need to register).  THIS CHECK DOES COST MONEY.  If you need financial assistance for this background check, please email us or call (412)719-3409 - REMEMBER THIS IS ONLY IF YOU HAVE LIVED OUTSIDE OF PA IN THE LAST 10 YEARS.

For more information about this background check, visit: http://www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/clearancesbackgroundchecks/ 


If you have questions regarding these clearance requirements, please see the following PDF:

keep kids safe - pa volunteer clearance requirements.pdf