Checklist for Community Schools Volunteers
Many, but not all, Community Schools Volunteers will be required to submit clearances and signed documents. This is in accordance with School District of Philadelphia (SDP) policies. Clearances are usually required when volunteering involves direct contact with students or families and/or happens on a routine basis.
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Requirements may include:
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How will I know which volunteer opportunities require clearances? Any requirements will be listed in the Opportunity posting, or description for that volunteer role/shift. You will not be able to officially sign up to volunteer until proper documentation has been uploaded, approved by the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, and forwarded to school administration. You will receive an email notification when your clearance is approved or if you need to resubmit.
How do I upload my clearances? You can upload them one at a time or all at once.
(1) You can upload your clearances when "Responding" or signing up for a volunteer Opportunity. You will be prompted to add the required documents. Make sure you click "Submit" to save your progress.
(2) You can also navigate to your profile by clicking your initials in the top right corner, going to "My Qualifications" and uploading the documents. Make sure to click "Submit Qualifications" to save your progress.
What if I already have some or all of these clearances? Most of the required clearances are valid for 5 years. You can submit them to be reviewed by the Volunteer Engagement Coordinator or reach out directly to ask about your documents.
What if I have questions on the clearances process? You can review the instructions listed next to each requirement above. We're also happy to help! We can answer quick questions on each step, set up a time to walk through the entire process together, or upload the clearances to Galaxy Digital on your behalf. Reach out to Maddie for assistance.
Questions? Get in touch! Maddie Cerulli she/her Volunteer Engagement Coordinator, Community Schools Call/Text: (215) 834-6277 Email: Madeline.Cerulli@phila.gov |  |
