It takes a village for Penns Valley Little League to operate and we count on volunteers to help us with coaching, concession stands, tournaments etc.
Please considering volunteering with PVLL so that we can continue to provide an all around great program in the Penns Valley Area!
The Pennsylvania State Legislature passed a series of new state regulations for increased protection of children from potential predators. The new regulations include requirements for additional background checks for volunteers who have regular direct contact with children. These new requirements took effect July 1, 2016. All volunteers will need to fully comply with these new state requirements. 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. These requirements apply to anyone who has direct and regular contact with players: managers, coaches, volunteers, and regular umpires.
Please note that there are three clearances required but one of them, the Federal Criminal History Check, is not required for non-profit youth program volunteers if the volunteer has resided within Pennsylvania continuously for the past 10 years. If you previously have these clearances and they are less than FIVE years old, they are still valid for volunteer work. Please be sure to check with Kylie Topeka or Jennifer Bird that your clearances have been retained with the Penns Valley Little League.
Clearance Links:
- Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Check Request: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Request: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
- Federal Criminal History Check: https://www.identogo.com (not required if living in PA for 10 continuous years)
Volunteers needing clearances under the law that have lived in the state of Pennsylvania for less than ten consecutive years (including the current year) must obtain a fingerprint-based FBI Background Check. 
This background check carries a $24.20 fee, but must only be obtained once provided you continue to live in the state of Pennsylvania. You must register and pay before you visit the fingerprinting site (note that some may require that you call ahead to register for an appointment).
- Visit https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania
- Click on “Digital Fingerprinting.” On the next screen, enter the Service Code, which is: 1KG6ZJ.
- Click on Schedule or Manage Appointment.
- Click on Locate an Enrollment Center first to find the location to complete your fingerprints check that is closest to you, then go back to the Schedule an Appointment option. The company is continuing to add new fingerprinting locations.
- Follow the prompts for completing the required information and printing the registration form to take to the fingerprinting location.
Volunteers that have lived in the state of Pennsylvania for the last ten consecutive years are exempt from this check but must complete an affidavit affirming as such.
In addition to these three documents needed (two - if you have been a resident of Pennsylvania for 10 continuous years), Little League also requires their own Nationwide background check performed in a partnership with JD Palantine Background Check Services. This clearance will be emailed to the volunteer directly with a link inside to complete.
Please send a copy of all completed clearances to: [email protected]
You cannot be considered as a team staff member unless all clearance documentation and background checks are completed.