VOLUNTEER CLEARANCES
PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN CLEARANCES
At NCS, we take the safety of our students and your children very seriously and comply with all PA state laws. In order for an individual to volunteer at Nittany Christian School, they must have all required volunteer clearances in place prior to being in the classroom, lunchroom or on field trips. Clearances are valid for 5 years from the date the clearance is obtained.
The following three clearances are required:
1. PA Child Abuse Clearance – this can be done online by visiting
1. Visit www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis
2. ‘Create an Individual Log In’ or ‘Log In’ if you already have an account.
3. Select “Access My Clearances”.
4. Follow the prompts and select “Create Clearance Application”.
5. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email.
6. Within 14 days, you will receive an additional email with the results.
7. In the email click on ‘Certification page’ and print/save as a PDF.
8. Email a copy to volunteer@nittanychristian.com.
2. PA Criminal History Check
1. Visit https://epatch.pa.gov/home
2. Select “New Volunteer Record Check”
3. Follow the instructions through to the Certification Page.
4. Results will be received immediately.
5. Once the Search Results Table appears, click on the control number. (Please retain the control number for your records.)
6. From here click on ‘Certification page’ and print/save as a pdf.
7. Email a copy to volunteer@nittanychristian.com.
3. FBI Fingerprint Clearance
If you have been a residentof PA during the entirety of the previous ten years, you may sign and complete this Disclosure Statement Applicationin lieu of fingerprinting. Please note, the witness’s name and signature are also required.
If you have not been a resident of PA during the entirety of the previous ten years, please follow the instructions below:
Enter Service Code: 1KG6V5 (Please note, there is a fee of $22.95 for volunteers.)
Complete the registration form and schedule an appointment time (this expedites the in-person process).
Make sure to take whatever form of valid ID you selected on the registration form with you to the appointment.
At the end of the appointment, you will receive a receipt with your UE ID # on it. Please either provide us with the physical receipt or a copy of the receipt so that we can access the results once available (generally within 24-48 hours). Copies can be sent to volunteer@nittanychristian.com.
Fingerprinting Location:
Advantage Resource Group
IdentoGo
3060 Enterprise Dr
Suite 101/103
State College, PA 16801
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm & 12:30pm-4:00pm