serving with minors

Church of the Saviour welcomes and values the dedication and service of our countless volunteers, without whom our ministries could not be sustained. Specifically, we thank the volunteers who unselfishly give of their time and talents to shepherd and love our children, and take to heart what Jesus said in Matthew 19:14: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Pennsylvania Child Protective Services laws mandate specific clearances for adults who are individually responsible for the welfare of a minor or have “direct volunteer contact with children” (care, supervision, guidance or control of children, and have regular and repeated interaction with children that is integral to a person’s volunteer responsibility).

Why are clearances necessary? 
Required clearances help protect our children, volunteers, and church by identifying potential risks and deterring potential predators from access to our children. It is also the law, and, as followers of Christ, we are called to obey it (Romans 13:1).

How often must I renew my clearances? 
Currently, the law requires that all clearances be no older than 60 months (5 years).

For assistance with any forms or answers to questions, please contact:

• Evan Wildermuth | Volunteer Coordinator | 610.688.6338
• Cindy Casey | Finance Director/Notary* | 610.688.6338

Please click below for detailed instructions on each of the below clearances.

In addition to the below clearances, we ask all volunteers to sign the below Child Safety Policy that includes the written guidelines for all child workers and volunteers serving at Church of the Saviour.

Please wait for clearance to complete and be prepared to print when selecting “Certificate Form.”
For assistance, contact 1-888-QUERY-PA (1-888-783-7972)

(for those who have not been a PA resident for the last 10 consecutive years) 

Cost: $22.60
Registration must be completed online. For registration assistance, contact HR. You must have registration form and government-issued ID to be fingerprinted; see website for locations.

VOLUNTEERS ONLY: If you have been a PA resident for 10 consecutive years, you have the option to sign an affidavit in the presence of a notary instead of getting fingerprinted. To complete the affidavit, please make an appointment with Cindy Casey (Tuesdays to Fridays, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm) and bring a photo ID.

Most individuals working with minors at Church of the Saviour are considered by the state of Pennsylvania to be Mandated Reporters. Mandated Reporters are held to a higher standard of responsibility and there can be serious consequences when they don't report suspected abuse. Therefore, to equip you appropriately, we highly recommend watching the following online Mandated Reporter Training sponsored by the Penn State Center for the Protection of Children. This video training is free and is also Act 31-approved. Upon successful completion, you will be provided a certificate that you can submit to the church. Note: during the registration process, you can leave the "PA Keys Registration" field blank.