If, you have completed an application for your youth to join as a Lion or Tiger Scout, you are considered a Adult Parent Partner.
If, your participation changes to one of the following below, you then are required by law to secure clearances. Definition: Acting in lieu of or on behalf of a parent (at no point am I the person in charge of children). Or providing care, supervision, guidance or control of children and having regular and repeated contact that is integral to my volunteer responsibilities.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. How long does it take the Commonwealth to process the clearances?
A. Some of the clearances come back within a few minutes, however some may take as long as 4-6 weeks.
Q. What is the timeline to provide the clearances to Cradle of Liberty Council?
A. As Per Pennsylvania law, all new volunteers must secure their clearances prior to volunteering in any capacity.
Q. How to Submit Clearances to Cradle of Liberty Council?
A. To upload your clearances, click here
Resources for further information:
Any questions or issues please email registrar@colbsa.org or call (484) 654-9214
The Firestone Scouting Resource Center will be closed
Thursday and Friday, August 13th & 14th, for Staff In-Service Days.
The Valley Forge Scout Shop will be open;
please visit www.colbsa.org/vfscoutshop for their current hours.