VOLUNTEERS

TO SERVE AS A REGISTERED ADULT LEADER IN THE SCOUTING AMERICA, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO THE FOLLOWING:

1. COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

Complete a BSA Adult Volunteer Application and approve a background check. 

2. YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

Go to www.my.scouting.org and take the Safeguarding Youth Training. Once you have completed the training, please print out the certificate and attach it to your application. You are required to complete this training every year. 

Safeguarding Youth Training is designed to help you keep our youth safe from abuse. You will learn Scouting America’s comprehensive approach to youth protection. Developed in collaboration with leading experts in child safety, law enforcement, and child psychology, the new SYT provides the most current tools and strategies for recognizing, responding to, and preventing all forms of abuse—including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Please print a copy and attach it to the BSA Adult Volunteer Application when you hand it in.  

3. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE MANDATORY PA CLEARANCES

• PENNSYLVANIA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE

    Free for volunteers! – Click Here

• PENNSYLVANIA STATE POLICE CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

    Free for volunteers! – Click Here

• RESIDENT VERIFICATION FORM

    If you have lived in Pennsylvania for more than 10 years you must complete a Resident Volunteer Verification Form (PDF).

Complete the following ONLY if you have not lived in Pennsylvania for more than 10 years: 

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

The previous FBI fingerprint-based background check vendor, Cogent, will no longer be providing the FBI fingerprinting online services for the PA state clearance requirements. Volunteers needing to obtain the FBI fingerprint-based background check should begin the process by visiting Idemia’s website and then follow the steps below.

• Click on “Digital Fingerprinting.” On the next screen, enter the Service Code, which is:1KG6ZJ.

• Click on Locate an Enrollment Center first to find the location for providing your fingerprints that is closest to you, this is a resource to find the closest location to you only. The company is continuing to add new fingerprinting locations.

• Click on Schedule or Manage Appointment.

• Follow the prompts for completing the required information and printing the registration form to take to the fingerprinting location.

This is required for those who have lived in Pennsylvania for less than 10 years. – Click Here

If you have a leadership title, you may be required to complete training specific to your role in the TroopS.  Go to my.scouting.org, "My Training", and then "Requirements" to see if you are required to complete any additional training.  

Thank you for your continued dedication to protecting and mentoring the next generation of leaders.