Safe Environment
Volunteer Information
Thank you for your interest in volunteering at St. Stephen School. Diocesan policy requires that all personnel and volunteers who have regular contact with minors are committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth, are capable of identifying and preventing abuse of children, and have no personal history of behavior that would be a threat to children. Completed paperwork and required clearances are to be turned into the school office. If you have questions after reviewing this page, feel free to reach out to the school office.
Diocesan Volunteer Requirements
1. PA State Police Criminal Record Check
Frequency: Every 5 Years
2. PA Child Abuse History Certification
Frequency: Every 5 Years
3. Signed Affidavit
Only if a PA resident for past 10 continuous years.
Frequency: Every 5 Years
4. Federal Criminal History Record
Only if not a PA resident for past 10 continuous years.
Frequency: Every 5 Years
5. Volunteer Application for Working with Children
Frequency: Once
6. Statement of Intent for Compliance
Read the Policy for the Protection for Children
Frequency: Once upon start, as required upon policy updates
7. Mandated Reporter Compliance Document
Frequency: Every Year
8. Diocesan Creating a Safe Environment In-service (online)
Frequency: Every 5 Years
9. PA Mandated Reporter Training
Frequency: Every 5 Years
Coach Requirements
Coaches must complete the training below in addition to all Regular Volunteer Requirements.
1. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training
Provide certificate to school office
Frequency: Every Year
2. Concussion in Sports Training
Provide certificate to school office
Frequency: Every Year
Contact Us
St. Stephen School
hello@venangocatholic.org
214 Reed Street
Oil City, PA 16301
814.677.3035