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We are always looking for volunteer coaches. Please contact the CYO Director to learn more.

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Volunteer Requirements

In order to volunteer with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), a person must complete all six (6) of the pre-requisites highlighted on this page.

This page was designed to make the process as streamlined and user-friendly as possible.

Click on the links to head directly to the page in question. Thank you.

CLEARANCES & COURSES

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Federal Criminal Background Check

  • A Federal background check and fingerprinting are required for volunteers.

  • If you have lived in Pa. of 10 consecutive years, please sign Disclosure Statement. 

  • Print out results and submit to the School.

  • Pre-register for fingerprinting below.

  • For all current and prospective parish and other staff/volunteers, use the following service code: 1KG6Y3 for VOLUNTEERS.

  • If you don't fall under the above category, contact the Department of Human Services at (717) 783-6211 to determine the appropriate code.

  • Click on Schedule or Manage Appointment and entire the required information.

  • Fee is $23.85.

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Dept. of Public Welfare Child Abuse Clearance

  • Create an account; print out your results for submission to the School.

  • Required renewal every five (5) years.

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Act 24: Arrest and Conviction Report

  • Print out your results for submission to the School.

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PA State Police Criminal Record Check

  • Print out your results for submission to the School.

  • Required renewal every five (5) years.

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Protecting God's Children

  • Protecting God's Children (instructor-led), is offered regularly at sites throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

  • Part I training provides basic facts about child sexual abuse and adult's roles in prevention.

  • Part II is an online supplement available in English and Spanish that is necessary for the Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse.

  • The training provides an overview of Archdiocesan reporting procedures for suspected child abuse and Pennsylvania Child Welfare Laws.

  • The training should take you approximately one hour to complete.

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Coaches' Orientation

  • Sign up for the Coaches Orientation.

  • Temporarily halted due to Covid-19.