Join Our Parent Volunteer Organization

Fill out the form and check your desired volunteer opportunity.

APPLY FOR CLEARANCES OR CHECK TO SEE IF YOUR CLEARANCES ARE UP TO DATE

• If you have already completed clearances, email adminsecretary@shalomca.com for next steps. To verify if you have already completed clearances, email adminsecretary@shalomca.com.
• Volunteers only need to fill out clearances once every (5) years. 

Volunteers at Shalom Christian Academy are required to complete the following background checks/clearances and submit results to Shalom:

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (CY113)
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check (SP4-164)
• FBI Criminal Background Check (includes fingerprinting) OR a signed waiver if you have lived in the state of Pennsylvania for the past 10 or more consecutive years.

Information for obtaining the PA Child Abuse History Clearance can be found here: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS. Click on Create Individual Account and follow instructions. The clearance is free if you register as a volunteer. This needs to be updated every five (5) years.

Information for obtaining the PA Criminal Record Check can be found here: https://epatch.pa.gov/home . Click on New Record Check (volunteers only) and follow the instructions. The clearance is free for volunteers. This needs to be updated every five (5) years.

FBI Criminal Background Check:
If you have lived in the State of Pennsylvania for the past 10 or more consecutive years, you may sign this fingerprinting waiver, and you will not need to be fingerprinted. If you have not lived in Pennsylvania you will need to be fingerprinted. Follow the instructions below.

For those who have not lived in Pennsylvania for the past 10 or more consecutive years or who do not live in Pennsylvania: Fingerprinting is done at an IndentoGo site. The closest site is located in room B2 at the Chambersburg Recreation Department, 235 South Third Street, Chambersburg. The main entrance for the site is around the side of the building, not the main gym doors. You will need register and schedule an appointment. Here it the link to do so: https://uenroll.identogo.com/. Our service code is 1KG6TR. It's a non-public school code. You will pay when you are fingerprinted. This needs to be updated every five (5) years.

Please note: Photos of clearances are not acceptable. 

Please contact the school office if you have any questions - shalom@shalomca.com or (717) 375-2223. 

Agree to the Volunteer Guidelines - In order to make the most of your contribution as a volunteer at Shalom Christian Academy, we are providing the following guidelines. 

Dependability 

• Teachers and other staff members depend on you to do work that is critical to the smooth management of classroom activities and student learning. 
• Honor your commitment and arrive on time. 

Service 

• Positive connections between a child and an adult have a great impact on the child’s development. 
• You are making a commitment to serve all of our students. You may be tempted to focus on your own child, but please remember that the other students in your care also need and benefit from your help and guidance. 

Professionalism 

• When you work with students, everything from how you speak to the clothing you wear can make an impression. 
• Keeping a friendly but professional attitude will help to influence students to be more focused on learning. 
• Stay focused on the students in your care. 
• Cell phones should be silenced. 
• Avoid making and receiving phone calls and/or text messages. 

Confidentiality 

• Confidentiality is the right of all of our students. 
• Information about a student’s academic or home life should stay confidential. The only exception is if you have reason to believe that a student might be harmed, in which case you should notify a staff member. Keep in mind, as a volunteer you are a mandated reporter. If child abuse is observed or suspected, you are required by law to report it to Child Line  (1-800-932-0313).

Safety and Health 

• You play an important role in maintaining a safe school and a positive school climate. Being alert to student safety is the responsibility of all volunteers. 
• Volunteers are not permitted to take children to the restroom alone. 
• When you are talking to a child or group of children, be aware of your positioning and keep your eyes open for other situations in which you may be needed.
• All volunteers are expected to monitor their own health, and to stay home if experiencing any illness. You are asked to report any history of exposure to Covid-19 prior to attending. 

Positive Attitude 

• Please respect students as individuals. 
• If a student under your supervision if off-task or misbehaving, politely, but firmly, ask the student to take the positive action you would like them to take. 
• A good rule of thumb is to try this twice and if the student still does not listen, tell the teacher or staff member in charge. 
• Share your enthusiasm with the staff members and volunteers around you and especially with other parents and community members. We hope this information is helpful to you. Please know that if you have any questions or concerns, you may contact the director. Your commitment to volunteer within our school is key to our continued success. Shalom Christian Academy has a rich history of family support and we commend all of those who have played a part in helping our students receive the best education possible!

Revised 8/30/2022