PA Clearances for Existing Volunteers
Existing Volunteers must secure and provide updated clearances to Minsi Trails Council:
- Link to Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
- Clearance Link to Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and
- Link to Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Background Check (required for all employees and some volunteers) Volunteers use code: 1KG6ZJ
OR
Download Council PA Resident Volunteer Waiver for Volunteers who have resided in the Commonwealth of PA for the past 10 years, can submit the Disclosure Statement for Volunteers in lieu of the Fingerprint based FBI Clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How long are my previous PA Act 15 clearances good for?
A. Clearances are valid for 60 months (5 years) following the inception date noted on each clearance. The window to renew opens on the 57 month.
Q. What is the timeline to provide the clearances to Minsi Trails Council?
A. Beginning on the 57 month, volunteers should begin to secure their clearances to continue their volunteer role.
Q. How to submit clearances to Minsi Trails Council?
A. Copies can be:
- USPS mailed: 991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109
- A PDF can be emailed to (no photos), most smart phones today provide the ability to scan a document into a PDF, [email protected]
- Brought into our Minsi Trails Council Scout Service Center: 991 Postal Road, Allentown, PA 18109
RESOURCES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Pennsylvania Website on Child Protection: www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov
Pennsylvania Volunteer FAQ: keepkidssafe.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/document/c_135249.pdf
Pennsylvania Mandated Reporter FAQ: keepkidssafe.pa.gov/cs/groups/webcontent/documents/document/c_137646.pdf
If you need assistance or have questions, please use our staff contact page – Staff Contacts