The following is a list of all the volunteer clearance requirements that need to be handed in prior to providing instruction to players. This includes head coaches, assistants, practice helpers, regular umpires, or anyone else who has repetitive direct involvement with the children.
If you already have these clearances and they are less than 3 years old, they are still valid.
Pennsylvania State Police Response for Criminal Record Check
Website: https://epatch.state.pa.us/
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance
Website: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Federal Criminal History Background Check
[Note: not required if you have lived continuously in Pennsylvania for the last ten years]
Website: https://www.pa.cogentid.com//index_dpw.htm
Register online, then you can create an appointment to have fingerprints done with the Athens Area School District
By appointment only 570-888-7766 ext 4246
Monday - Friday 8:30AM to 4:00PM
401 West Frederick St Athens, PA 18810
Little League Volunteer Application
New and Returning Volunteers, download 2019 PDF file here.
Volunteer Sworn Affidavit
Download Microsoft Word document here.
All of these should completed and turned into John Thompson, who can be reached via email if you have any questions: [email protected].
Mail forms or drop them off at the address below, map location.
Attention: John Thompson
Thompson Law Office
304 North Keystone Ave
Sayre, PA 18840
The Athens Little League thanks you for your time, effort, and cooperation!
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JUSTIFICATION FOR SUCH STRINGENT REQUIREMENTS
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As of July 1, 2015, little league volunteers must comply with both the little league volunteer requirements, and the new Pennsylvania State Child Protection Requirements for Youth Volunteers.
During 2014, the Pennsylvania State Legislature passed a series of new state regulations toward increased protection of children from potential predators. The new regulations include requirements for additional background checks for volunteers who supervise or have regular direct contact with children. These new requirements take effect July 1, 2015.
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.