Instructions for Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Safe Environment Training Go to the "Youth Protection" Section of the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Website https://youthprotection.dioceseaj.org/
NOTE: It is very helpful to read the “FAQ” (frequently asked questions) section, located at the top of the screen, prior to beginning your training. IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN THIS TRAINING BEFORE:
NOTE: Vacation Bible School Volunteers, Religious Education Volunteers (CCD teachers) and Youth Group Volunteers should all use “St. Benedict Parish, Johnstown.” Teachers, Parent Volunteers, Support Staff of the school should use “St. Benedict School, Johnstown.
IF YOU HAVE TAKEN THIS TRAINING IN CONNECTION WITH
ANOTHER SCHOOL, PARISH OR LOCATION, BUT ARE NOW GOING TO VOLUNTEER AT ST.
BENEDICT’S,
YOU MUST ADD St. Benedict’s to your account: § Sign in with your email and password § Click on “My Account” § Scroll down to “Function” section. § Click on “Add Function” and complete the blanks in the three sections provided. Please make certain you specify St. Benedict Parish or St. Benedict School. **NOTE: Vacation Bible School Volunteers, Religious Education Volunteers (CCD teachers) and Youth Group Volunteers should all use “St. Benedict Parish, Johnstown.” Teachers, Parent Volunteers, Support Staff of the school should use “St. Benedict School, Johnstown.” § Click “Submit.” | Obtaining State Clearances Due to the New State Law, 3 Clearances are required for all youth group volunteers. If you volunteer at a school, sports team, etc. you may have already done these. If you have already done these clearances elsewhere and they are less than 3 years old, simply make a photocopy of all 3 and drop them off at the parish office in an envelope marked "youth group" - These clearances are good for 3 years 1. State Police Clearances: Visit https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp Put in your applicable information. There is a $10 fee (After July 25, there is no fee for volunteers) 2. ChildLine Clearances: Visit https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home - Create an account and input your information. If (God Forbid) you should ever need to file a report, you would use this same login/password. There is a $10 fee. (after July 25, there is no fee for volunteers) 3. FBI Clearances - These must be completed ONLY if you have NOT lived within the State of PA for the last 10 years consecutively. (if you have been to college out of state in the last 10 years, you must still do these)
Again - this is a PA STATE requirement -- If you ALREADY have ANY of these clearances from another volunteer organization OR from work, you DO NOT need to redo them. All you need to do is put a photocopy of all 3 forms in an envelope and drop it off at the parish. If you come during normal hours, we can make a copy for you! There WILL be an additional Diocesan training, but we're waiting for an update on how that will change. |
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Adult Clearances
LEASE NOTE: The Process HAS CHANGED!!!
If you have previously done clearances through the diocese they need redone
There are two Main Parts to the Clearances
1. Safe Enviornment Registration (Diocesan Requirement) - Left Hand Side
2. State Required Clearances - Right Hand Side
