Raising Achievement in Monroeville and Pitcairn (RAMP)
500 Laurel Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
ph: 412-443-4556
fax: 412-373-2344
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Volunteer Clearance Workshop Info
By the end of the training, participants will leave with
In preparation for the workshop, volunteers MUST come prepared with
We will not be able to provide adequate service during the workshop without proper preparation for the workshop.
STEP 1
First, obtain Criminal History background check through PATCH
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
Enter in RAMP as the requester unless not volunteering for RAMP. Then put person’s name as requester.
Enter in the volunteer’s name
Enter in payment info (will need volunteer’s credit card info for this, unless volunteering for RAMP)
Print 2 copies of the certificate and 2 copies of the invoice
Clearance outcome is also mailed within 14 days of receipt of application in their office
(click for detailed instructions)
STEP 2
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (need envelopes, stamps, and money orders)
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findaform/childabusehistoryclearanceforms/
This form needs to be printed out and completed by hand.
Child Abuse Clearance fee: $10.00 payable by money order only to the Department of Public Welfare
You must attach a copy of your criminal history background check certificate (which you have already printed today) to this form and mail in.
ChildLine and Abuse Registry
Department of Public Welfare
PO Box 8170
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8170
STEP 3
FBI Fingerprinting
COGENT Registration Link (takes initial registration payment and info)
https://www.pa.cogentid.com//index_dpw.htm
Click "Register Online" and complete form.
FEE REDUCED 3/19/2012 - Electronic fingerprint submission now $27.50.
Need Driver’s License and SSN
Need to enter in payment info (volunteer’s credit card) – then print 2 copies
Take your printed receipt of registration to the fingerprinting site (they must have the registration ID#)
Sites:
Copyright 2009 Raising Achievement in Moroeville and Pitcairn, Inc.. All rights reserved.
500 Laurel Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
ph: 412-443-4556
fax: 412-373-2344
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