Volunteer and Helper Requirements

The Brandywine Heights Area School District values parents and community members who offer their time to assist the staff and students of the district. School Board Policy 916 Volunteers describes two different categories of volunteers:

HELPER: An individual who voluntarily provides an unpaid service for the district at no charge on an infrequent basis and/or has limited contact with students. A helper will work with students under the direct supervision of a district employee.

VOLUNTEER: An individual who voluntarily provides a service to the district on a recurring basis and/or has substantial contact with students. Said service does not necessarily have to be performed on consecutive days. A volunteer may be reasonably expected to work with students and/or without the direct supervision of a district employee. For example: classroom volunteer or field trip chaperone.

  •  REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers must submit the following documents to any School Office or click below to submit online.

Volunteer Application

1.

Volunteer Acknowledgement attests that you have read and acknowledge the requirements described in School Board Policy 916 Volunteers. 

2.

Arrest or Conviction Form

3.

PA Child Abuse History Certification (dated within 12 months prior to submission to BHASD).

Complete online or download the form to print and mail via USPS.

4.

PA State Police Criminal History Certification (dated within 12 months prior to submission to BHASD).

Complete online or download the form to print and mail via USPS.

5.

Negative Tuberculin Test Result (dated within 3 months prior to submission to BHASD).

TB testing can be scheduled through your doctor (at your cost) or through the school by appointment only. Contact Katharine Ege at hr@bhasd.org or 610-682-5100 x1308 to schedule.

6.

Choose one of the following:

  • Complete the Volunteer Disclosure Statement if you have lived in Pennsylvania continuously for more than 10 years

  • OR complete the FBI Criminal History Record (fingerprinting) if you have not lived in Pennsylvania continuously for more than 10 years. Register through https://uenroll.identogo.com/ | Service Code 1KG6ZJ.

 If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact hr@bhasd.org or call 610-682-5100 x1308.

Additional information is available through the PA Department of Human Services Volunteer Questions & Answers. or call 610-682-5100 x1308.