Volunteer Background Clearance Information
Having fun is important, but safety is and always will be the number one priority of PA Vent Camp HORIZONS. Please read this page carefully to determine what documents are required for volunteering.
If you submitted your clearances for the 2024 summer camp, you do NOT need to submit again for this camp.
If you submitted your clearances for the 2024 summer camp, you do NOT need to submit again for this camp.
If you have questions about obtaining any of the clearances, contact [email protected].
We prefer that documents are uploaded as PDFs. If you don't have access to a scanner, document scanning can be done directly from your smart phone:
Scan document with iPhone | Scan document with Android
Scan document with iPhone | Scan document with Android
The deadline to submit your documents is AUGUST 25.
Volunteers are encouraged to submit their documents as soon as possible following registration.
Volunteers are encouraged to submit their documents as soon as possible following registration.
Clearance/Training: |
Required for: |
How to complete the clearance: |
How to submit to PAVC: |
Headshot for on-site ID Badge Submit by Aug 25 |
ALL volunteers attending camp in-person. This includes those under the age of 18. If you are a returning volunteer and wish to use the same photo, you DO NOT need to upload a new one. |
Choose a clear photo in which your face is easily recognizable. Crop out any extra people in the photo if necessary. |
Submit via upload link. |
Volunteer Affidavit Submit by Aug 25 |
Volunteers who have resided in PA for 10 consecutive years. If you volunteered in summer 2024, your affidavit is already on file and you do NOT need to resubmit. |
Submit signed affidavit via upload link. (PDF preferred) |
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PA Criminal History Report from PA State Police Complete by Aug 25 |
ALL volunteers 18 years of age and older, regardless of what state you reside in. If you volunteered in 2024, your information from Veritable Screening is already on file and you do NOT need to resubmit. |
Within a few days of completing the camp registration form, PA Vent Camp's background provider (Veritable Screening) will send you TWO emails regarding a background questionnaire notification and that it needs to be completed. Complete this questionnaire as soon as possible to initiate your background check. THIS MUST BE DONE WITHIN 14 DAYS OF RECEIVING THE EMAIL. You will receive a reminder every day until you complete the questionnaire (or the link expires). Questions? Contact Veritable Screening at 310-356-7001 or email at [email protected]. |
PA Vent Camp will have access to your clearance through Veritable Screening. You do not need to upload results. |
FBI Fingerprint Check Submit by Aug 25 |
Volunteers who currently reside outside of PA or volunteers who have NOT resided in PA for 10 consecutive years must have a finger print check completed within the last 5 years. If you completed this in the last five years and PA Vent Camp has record of it, you DO NOT need to resubmit. |
*If currently residing in or near Pennsylvania, click here for information on how to obtain an FBI Fingerprint Check. If you do not live in or near Pennsylvania, you will need to identify how you can obtain an FBI fingerprint check in your area. This can be performed by FBI approved channelers. The cost is approximately $50.00. |
Submit fingerprint results via upload link. (PDF preferred) |
Negative COVID Test (upon arrival at camp) |
ALL volunteers attending camp. |
Volunteers and campers will be tested upon arrival at Camp Victory. You will not be allowed to check in until negative results are confirmed. |
Nothing to submit. Tested on-site. |
