Thank you for your interest in volunteering with children and youth at Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church!

To ensure the safety and well-being of our youngest members, all volunteers must complete the Child & Youth Protection Clearance Process. Please follow the instructions below to complete the necessary requirements.

Who Needs to Complete What?

• Adult Volunteers (age 18+) – Complete Steps 1 through 4
• Youth Volunteers (under 18) – Complete Steps 1, 3, and 4

Questions? Please contact Mary Richards

Our Policy

STEP 1: Volunteer Application Form

Choose the appropriate application based on your role:

• New Adult Volunteer (18+)
• New Youth Volunteer (under 18)
• Returning Volunteer

Reference: [Attachment C-1: Disqualifying Crimes]

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STEP 2: Required Background Clearances (Adults Only)

All adult volunteers must have current clearances (within 3 years). Submit existing clearances (if dated after 9/1/22) to Mary Richards

1. PA Criminal History Record Clearance

• Clearance Website
• PA Criminal History Instructions

2. PA Child Abuse History Clearance

• Clearance Website
• PA Child Abuse Instructions
• The PA Child Abuse Clearance is free every 5 years. If overlapping in a 3-year cycle, contact Mary Richards for a payment code

3. Federal FBI Clearance

• If a PA resident for 10+ years, complete the Exemption Form
• If lived outside of PA in the last 10 years, complete:
  • FBI Clearance Website
  • FBI Clearance Instructions, contact Mary Richards for payment code

After submitting these clearances, complete the Exemption Certification Form

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STEP 3: BMPC Protection Training (All volunteers)

Complete the BMPC Child & Youth Protection Training. Training must be renewed annually. In-person is preferred for first-time volunteers. We also offer an online training option through Google classrooms

• Sign up for In-Person Training
• Complete Online Training via Google Classroom (Classroom code: t416o73)

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STEP 4: Certification and Consent Form

Once you've completed your application and training, please fill out the required acknowledgement form

Certification, Consent, and Acknowledgement