Volunteer Information and Instructions
Gettysburg Area School District is thrilled to welcome volunteers to our buildings throughout the district. The two mandatory clearances for ALL volunteers are the Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance and the Act 34 Pennsylvania State Police Clearance. There is no charge for these clearances when you choose Volunteer. If you have continuously resided in Pennsylvania for ten years AND complete the Volunteer Verification Form swearing that you have never been convicted of a disqualifying crime, the FBI Federal Criminal History Clearance is not needed. If you have NOT been a resident of Pennsylvania for the last ten years, you must apply for an FBI clearance.
- Volunteer Registration Form/Disclosure Sheet – must be completed and returned
- Emergency Information for Volunteers – must be completed and returned
- Act 151 Child Abuse History Clearance (website) – must be completed and returned
- Act 34 Pennsylvania State Policy Clearance (website) – must be completed and returned
- FBI Federal Criminal History Clearance Instructions (website) OR a Volunteer Verification for Exemption from FBI Federal Criminal History Clearance – one must be completed and returned
In addition, you will need to show proof of a current Tuberculosis (TB) Test administered within one year of volunteering. All required documentation listed above must be submitted to the main office of the school building where you wish to volunteer. Complete and accurate submission of all materials will help ensure timely processing.
Parents/guardians wishing to chaperone their child’s field trip will be required to obtain the necessary clearances and volunteer approval prior to participating. All necessary clearances and approval must be submitted to the main office (1) month prior to the scheduled field trip.
You will not be able to volunteer until all of the required paperwork is completed. If you have any questions, please contact the receptionist at 717-334-6254, option 0.