Volunteer
Carlisle Hope Station
Become A Volunteer
The safety of our students is a top priority at Hope Station. Clearances are required of all volunteers who may have direct contact with children. Volunteers must provide the the following clearances.
Report of Criminal History from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), 10-15 minutes:
https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
Child Abuse History Clearance from the Department of Human Services, 20-30 minutes:
www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
Fingerprint based FBI criminal history clearance submitted through the Department of Human Services, cost-$25.75, 5-10 minutes online and 10-15 minutes at the fingerprinting location:
https://www.dhs.pa.gov/citizens/clearancesbackgroundchecks/
Volunteers who have resided in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the past 10 years can submit a Disclosure Statement Application for Volunteers in lieu of the Fingerprint based FBI Clearance: