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Volunteer Information and Requirements

How to Become a Volunteer at Catasauqua Area School District

We’re excited that you’re interested in volunteering at CASD! To ensure a safe environment for our students, it is required by law that all volunteers complete a few important steps before getting started.

  • First, please review the CASD Volunteer Checklist to help guide you through the process.
  • Complete the CASD Volunteer Application. This simple application lists which building you would like to volunteer in, and your current CASD students (if applicable). Please include this application with all other necessary clearances and documents. 
  • Review Policy 139: Please take a moment to review Volunteer Policy 139, which is available on our CASD Policy page.
  • Complete Your Volunteer Clearances: Great news! Since July 25, 2015, volunteer clearance fees have been waived. When applying for your clearances online, make sure to select the "volunteering" option.
  • Clearance Validity: Once your clearances are complete, they will remain valid for five years, as long as you volunteer at least once each school year. Mandated Reporter Training (Act 126) is also required and valid for five years.
  • Keeping Clearances Up-to-Date: It’s important to remember that keeping your clearances current is your responsibility, as the school won’t send reminders.

Once you’ve completed the required forms, please bring them to the CASD Administration Offices for confirmation.

Thank you for helping make CASD a wonderful place for students and staff!
 

CASD Volunteer Clearances

Please complete the following clearances for volunteers:

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Mandated Reporter Training

Anyone can report suspected abuse or general concerns about a child’s wellbeing. Some professions like people who work schools, health care settings, child care, social services, and law enforcement, among others, are considered mandated reporters and must report suspected abuse and neglect. Mandated reporters should report abuse electronically through the Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare Portal.

  • To register for the training, follow this link: www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu
  • If you do not already have an account, click "Don't have an Account?"
  • After registering, you will receive an email with login info. After receiving your login info, you can begin the training.
  • Please note – the training does not need to be completed in one sitting. If you leave the training, when you return you will get a message asking you if you want to pick up where you left off. Click “OK” and you will begin where you left off.
  • More Mandated Reporter information and helpful tips can be found here


Please direct any questions or concerns to the CASD Administration Office, 610-264-5571

 

Related Files

Volunteer Checklist

Volunteer Application

10-year Affirmation Form