Our Lady of Angels Safe Environment Policy

Dear Parents/Guardians/Volunteers:

If you are interested in volunteering for any activity with the children of OLA there are a total of FIVE documents that you MUST HAVE before you can volunteer– Three Clearances and two training certificates. You are NOT allowed to just show up at events. Prior arrangements with the Teacher and Safe Environment Office must be made in advance. It is the law and it is OLA Policy.

Go to childyouthprotection.org, Staff and Volunteer tab, for all links and information.

Checks and Clearances
There are THREE Clearances needed Every five (5) years.(These are FREE FOR VOLUNTEERS):

_____ 1. Pennsylvania State Police Clearance
_____ 2. Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
_____ 3. Disclosure Statement for volunteers (if you lived in PA Continuously for at least 10 years)

OR

Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance (if you lived in PA for Less than 10 years)

Required Training

There are TWO Safe Environment Training Certificates (One time only)

______4. Part I: Protecting God's Children (instructor-led) YOU WILL BE GIVEN THE CERTIFICATE.

______5. Part II: The Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse version 2.0 (online)YOU MUST PRINT THE CERTIFICATE

Once all Training and Clearances are complete:
Copy all letters, documents and certificates and send all copies together to school.Include contact information in case we have questions.

It is your responsibility to make sure all clearances and training are up to date and complete.
If they are not, you cannot volunteer for any school related activities where children are present at

Our Lady of Angels Regional Catholic School.

Thank you for complying with this very important safety policy.

If you have any questions or need help with anything, please email Mary Magerr at [email protected] .