NHYB Coach, Assistant Coach & Volunteers
Background Check Process
The PA Child Protective Services Law requires all coaches and volunteers involved with youth organizations to complete a State Police Criminal Record Check and a PA Child Abuse History Clearance. For those individuals who have not resided in PA continuously for the previous 10 years, they must also complete an FBI Criminal Background Check. Have questions? For more information please see the PA State Volunteer FAQs.
Anyone who would like to volunteer with NHYB this season will need to follow the steps below.
Step 1If you plan to volunteer to be a head coach or assistant coach during the season you must sign up as a volunteer through our site.
Step 2Complete the
PA State Police Criminal Record Check Online Form
Step 3Complete the
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Online Form
Step 4If you
HAVE NOT resided in PA continuously for the previous 10 years, complete the
Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History ClearanceStep 5If you
HAVE lived in PA in the past 10 years at the following link , complete the
Disclosure Statement for Volunteers
Step 6Upload copies of your clearances to your volunteer role under your profile.
-Log in to your account.
-Select the person icon in the top right corner.
-Select account.
-Click the pencil icon beside your name to edit.
-You can upload your clearances at the bottom of your profile.
Volunteers are also obligated to report the following to the NHYB Board of Directors:
- Any convictions dating after the issue date of your newest clearance
- Any arrest within 72 hours of occurrence.
The NHYB Board of Directors reserves the right to remove volunteers for any reason and any time throughout the season.
Thank you for helping us to ensure the safety of our kids and THANK YOU for considering to volunteer and support our community program. You make this all work!