Bellefonte and Vicinity Little League:  Volunteer Clearance Requirements

As of July 1, 2016, There are Additional Clearance Requirements for Pennsylvania Youth Program Volunteers.
Little League Volunteers Must Comply with BOTH the Little League Volunteer Requirements and the Pennsylvania State Child Protection Requirements for Youth Volunteers.
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During 2014 the Pennsylvania State Legislature passed a series of state regulations for increased protection of children from potential predators.  The regulations include requirements for additional background checks for volunteers who supervise or have regular direct contact with children.  These requirements took effect July 1, 2016.  THIS MEANS VOLUNTEERS FOR THE LITTLE LEAGUE SEASON WILL NEED TO FULLY COMPLY WITH THE STATE REQUIREMENTS.  It is also important to note that the state requirements do not replace existing Little League requirements for volunteer applications and background checks – the state requirements are in addition to the Little League requirements.  These requirements apply to Managers, Coaches, Practice Volunteers, and umpires –  anybody who has direct involvement with the children.

IF YOU ALREADY HAVE THESE CLEARANCES AND THEY ARE LESS THAN 5 YEARS OLD, THEY ARE STILL VALID FOR OUR VOLUNTEER WORK AND WE JUST NEED TO RETAIN COPIES OF THE CLEARANCES.

Coaches and Volunteers: Must complete forms 1, 2, 3 and 4 unless you have lived in PA for the last ten years at which point you can fill out the #5 Act 153 Waiver in place of form #4. 

*For the FBI clearance (#4) – Enter code 1KG6ZJ and it will start the process of initiating the Pennsylvania DHS-Volunteer application. We suggest listing Bellefonte and Vicinity Little League as your employer and our address is PO Box 517 Bellefonte, PA 16823 (not required if living in PA for 10 continuous years)

Links
1) Little League Volunteer Application.
2) PA Child Abuse Clearance.
3) PA State Police Clearance.
4) FBI fingerprint Clearance (Act 153 clearance)
5) Act 153 Waiver Form

6) Sexual Abuse Awareness Training 

When filling out your clearance forms please use the Bellefonte Little League’s official name Bellefonte and Vicinity Little League. All volunteers must supply a copy of all the clearances to the League and maintain a copy with for the volunteers records as well.

We at Bellefonte Little League would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.