In order to volunteer at St. Thomas you must:
Homeroom parents have a simple mission— Homeroom parents are the primary source of volunteers for classroom and school wide activities. Generally, we are called upon to:
There are two types of homeroom parents— Primary contact and classroom volunteers
Primary contacts act as the main point of contact for the teacher and as a liaison to all volunteer parents. Two primary contacts are selected for each classroom. The responsibilities of a primary contact parent are to:
If you wish to be considered for selection as a primary homeroom contact parent for any or all of your children’s class- rooms, please log onto www.timetosignup.com/stavolunteers. Click on the Primary Contact Homeroom Parent sign up sheet and follow the directions at the top of the sheet to sign up. The teachers will be given the list of primary contact parent volunteers and two will be selected from the list. You will be notified by end of September if you are selected as primary contact parent for a classroom. The primary contact sign up sheet will be available after August 4.
Parents— As a parent, you will receive e-mails from the primary contact parents for each class where you have a child detailing volunteer opportunities for either classroom or school wide activities. You then have the option of participating by responding to the email or logging onto a website as directed and signing up to fulfill a request (i.e. send in cupcakes for Halloween party). You chose the level of volunteering you wish to provide. All parents will be contacted in September to provide an email address(es) where you want to be notified of volunteer opportunities. In order to volunteer in school , you must have all your clearances up to date with the Rectory.
Whatever level of volunteering you choose is best for you, thank you for your service. The teachers, students and administration are grateful for all your time and efforts. If you have any questions, please contact Andrea Hane or Kim Dougherty at [email protected]
Please complete this process on your own and provide the paperwork to the Rectory. It's a good idea to keep a copy of ALL things you submit to Rectory for your records.
Each of the following must be submitted:
Name of Clearance | Instructions | Renewal |
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PA Department of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance Check |
WEBSITE: www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home Complete the Electronic Submission section. Once completed, the State will either email or mail a copy directly to your home. There is no fee for a volunteer to obtain this certificate. Make copies and forward one copy to Rectory. |
Every 5 years |
PA State Police Criminal Record Check |
WEBSITE: https://epatch.pa.gov/home Click on the New Volunteer Record Check link. Clearance can be obtained with results available within a few minutes. There is no fee for a volunteer to obtain this Certificate. Print out the Actual Certificate and forward one copy to Rectory. |
Every 5 years |
Federal Criminal Background Check(FBI Fingerprint)Applies if:
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WEBSITE: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ Enter the following service code: 1KG6Y3Click on Schedule or Manage Appointment and complete the required information. Fee: $22.60 For fingerprint locations please visit the following website: https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania |
Every 5 years |
Disclosure Statement for Volunteers(if #3 does not apply to you) |
WEBSITE: form If you are a volunteer, you are required (by the State of PA) to submit a signed Disclosure Statement for Volunteers. These forms are available in the School office or in the Rectory.Fill it out form, sign, make copies and forward one copy to the school office: [email protected] |
Every 5 years |
Attend Training: Safe Environment Training – “Protecting God’s Children” |
WEBSITE: www.virtus.org/virtus Go to the website to view a list of the dates and location and to register for a session. Attendance must be completed within 30 days of beginning service to children. After completion, please submit a copy of your “Standards for Ministerial Behavior” received at the training site. The training quiz component for Information and Technology is no longer required.An Acknowledgement form must be signed and turned in. Make copies and forward one copy to Rectory. |
Never This is a one-time training session. |
Mandated Reporter Training |
WEBSITE: https://learning.childyouthprotection.org/login/index.php Register and complete the training, which is presented in three modules, taking approximately one hour. Additionally,if your Mandated Reporter Training was completed before February 2015, you will need to read the brochure “PROMISE to PROTECT” and print and sign the Mandated Reporter Acknowledgement Form.Download a copy of your certificate of completion, make copies and forward to the School at [email protected] |
Never This is a one-time training session. |
Act 126 Online Training Course |
WEBSITE: www.pdesas.org First time users click 'Register for an Account' in the top right corner. Returning users click 'Login' in the top right corner. Once logged in, choose “my SAS” tools from the upper right corner. Select PD Center then select Course Catalogue. Select Act 126 from the drop down menu. Select the course that pertains to you (Teacher, Administrator or Staff Member). Complete the course and print of the certificate. The individual should keep the original certificate and submit a copy to the school administration. If you have any problems registering for the course, contact the Department of Education Help Desk, and they can walk you through the process: Phone: 1.877.973.3727 Email: [email protected] |
Never This is a one-time training session. |
Coaches Orientation Session |
WEBSITE: cyophilly.org All coaches of CYO sanctioned sports must also attend a Coaches Orientation Session which is hosted at various times during the year. A copy of the Certificate should be on file in the Rectory Office. CYO Coaches, heads, and assistants must attend prior to their second year of coaching. In the First year, an online coaching program may be taken.There will be a certificate at the end to be printed. Make copies and forward one copy to [email protected] |
Never This is a one-time training session. |