Clearances & Waivers
All adults (over 18) that wish to participate in any Scouting functions must have completed and supplied to the troop the following waivers/clearances. This is a standard requirement from both Scouting and our charter organization.
Once you have completed each of these trainings you will be presented with a certificate. Please send a copy of this certificate to Trish via email.
Clearance 1 – Youth Protection Training (sometimes abbreviated as “YPT”)
- Good for 2 years
- Online class from Scouting.Org
- Link to take class: www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/
Clearance 2 – PA Child Abuse
- Good for 5 years
- This is a short form from the state to complete and submit
- No cost as long as you select to volunteer
- Link to form: https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
- If you don’t have an account, then create an account and go through the process
Clearance 3 – PA Criminal Background
- Good for 5 years
- Validation from the state police
- Link to form: https://epatch.state.pa.us/
- Be sure to select the “volunteer” option as that is sufficient for us and is no cost
Clearance 4 – PA Resident Volunteer Verification
- This is required by our Laural Highlands Scout Council
- Link to form
