All coaches and additional helping adults applying for or holding an unpaid position as a volunteer with a program, activity or service responsible for the child’s welfare or having direct volunteer contact with children will need certifications.

All prospective volunteers must obtain the following certifications:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearances (CY113)
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Checks (SP4-164)

Additionally, a fingerprint based federal criminal history (FBI) submitted through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent is required if:

-The position the volunteer is applying for is a paid position; and

-The volunteer has lived outside the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the last 10 years.

Beginning August 25, 2015, all volunteers will be required to obtain certifications every 60 months.