Join our Volunteer Team!

Make a difference for immigrant children!

​Help us make a difference in the lives of immigrant children!

 Volunteers make our work possible and enrich the lives of our clients through teaching ESL, running Newcomer Support Programs, assisting with legal intakes, providing interpretation, fundraising, and more. Continue reading below to find out how you can help make a difference in the lives of immigrant youth.  Please note that all volunteers are required to obtain and submit the three clearances described below.

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Volunteer Requirements

Start here:  Please review our Volunteer Opportunities to learn how you can help.

Ready to get started?  When you are ready to move forward and become a volunteer, please complete the steps below. If you have questions or would like more information,  please contact volunteer@projectlibertad.org.

Steps to Become a Volunteer: 

1. Complete the Volunteer Application then Register for a New Volunteer Orientation training session. When the application is submitted you will receive an email containing a link to upload your clearances and other documents.
2. Obtain the Required Clearances as described below. 
3. Obtain your Mandated Reporting Certificate, if applicable. This Certificate is required for all volunteers working directly with children. 
4. Have your proof of COVID-19 vaccination ready for upload if you are volunteering for an in-person program.
5. Have your valid, unexpired Photo ID ready for upload.
6. Upload all required documents to your unique upload link. You will receive an email with a link for uploading clearances after you submit your Volunteer Application. Please submit all required clearances and documents at one time.
7. Register here for a New Volunteer Orientation anytime after your application is submitted.  Upcoming dates will appear in blue on the calendar. You will receive two confirmation emails. The second email will contain the Google Meet link for your Volunteer Orientation.

 ​Required Clearances  (Required for ALL volunteers)

​FBI Record Check (Cost: $22.60, paid at appointment or online)

1.  Go to: https://uenroll.identogo.com/ 
2.  Enter Service Code: 1KG6Y3
3.  Select Manage or Schedule Appointment
4.  Fill in your information to pre-register for fingerprinting
5.  After fingerprinting, results will be emailed to you with a one-time download link.
6.  Save the PDF and upload it with the form link provided in an email.
7.  Valid 5 years but PL requires annual renewal

PA Criminal Record Check (PATCH) (Free to volunteers)

1.  Go to: https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp
2.  Click the yellow box that reads: “New Record Check (Volunteers Only)”
3.  You should get a PDF of your results immediately, but sometimes it can take a couple of weeks.
4.  Save the PDF  to upload with the provided form link.
5.  No expiration date, but PL requires annual renewal

PA Child Abuse Clearance (Free to volunteers once every 57 months; if renewed more often, $13.00.)

1. Go to: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/Public/Home
2. Create and login with individual account
3. You should receive a PDF of results in about two weeks (less with SS#)
4.  You should save the PDF and upload with your Volunteer Application.
5.  Valid for 5 years, but PL requires annual renewal

​Mandated Reporting (Required for all volunteers working directly with children!)

Mandated Reporting (ACT126 Certification) (Free to volunteers)

1. Continue only if you are volunteering directly with children (ask Volunteer Coordinator if unsure!)
2. Go to: https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
3.  Register by creating an account and then log in
4.  Click “Access Your Course”
5.  You should see “Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse”
6. Complete the 3-hour online course and save as a PDF or print out your certificate at the end. You can save your progress and go back to it; It does not have to be done in one sitting!
7.  Valid for 5 years

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