To work with youth in Pennsylvania, commonwealth law requires that all employees and volunteers must complete the following standard clearances:

• Child Abuse Clearance
• Criminal Record Check
• FBI Background Check (This check involves fingerprinting. It is required for all employees; it is also required for volunteers who have not lived in Pennsylvania continuously for the past 10 years.)

To Complete Your Clearances for PA

Complete the clearances linked below. You will have to set up an account if you have not already done so. When you receive the final clearance document in each case, email them to agomez@mightywriters.org.

• Child Abuse Clearance
• Criminal Record Check (PATCH)

Scan and email the following documents to agomez@mightywriters.org for FBI fingerprinting instructions:

• FBI Background Required Information 
• FBI Background Disclosure 

Once we have all of your necessary clearances, a staff member will be in touch with further information about volunteering.

Already Have Clearances for PA?

If you have clearances from a previous job or volunteer opportunity, you may submit your Child Abuse Clearance, Criminal Record Check and your FBI Background Check.

Required Clearances for Non-Pennsylvania Volunteers 

AccurateNow is our partner in background check clearances for out-of-state employees and volunteers. Volunteer Manager Angie Gomez facilitates this process.

To get started, email agomez@mightywriters.org with your email, full name, city and state. 

Learn more about AccurateNow by calling Customer Service at 866-693-1764 or email clientservice@accuratenow.com.