Volunteer Clearances
We love having families and neighbors in our schools. Keeping students safe means a few clearances first. Here's everything you need, in plain terms.
Program Volunteer
Works under a teacher or administrator with direct contact with students (think regular classroom or field-trip help).
Casual Volunteer
Helps occasionally and always alongside a teacher or administrator (a one-time event, a class party). Submit this form to your building secretary.
Steps To Obtain Your Clearances
Program volunteers need all three documents listed below.
Lived in PA for the past 10 years? Program volunteers may sign a 10-Year PA Resident Affidavit each year instead of the FBI clearance. State clearances renew every 5 years.
Good To Know
- Renew every five years: Clearances older than five years need to be redone.
- Casual volunteers: Sign the Casual Volunteer Affirmation once a year. No full clearances needed.
- 10+ hours a week? Volunteers with frequent direct contact also need a recent TB test or physician's note.
- Cost a barrier? Don't let it stop you. Contact Pat Connolly, Director of Business Operations (412-344-2098 · pconnolly@mtlsd.net). Requests are confidential.
- Experiencing technical difficulties with the Raptor Program Volunteer Application? Contact Chris Stengel, Director of Technology (412-344-2089 · volunteer@mtlsd.net).