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Volunteer Opportunities


What's the best way to impact your community... VOLUNTEER!

Moon Township Parks & Recreation has many volunteer opportunities.  We welcome people of all ages, abilities, and interests to join us in improving our community programs, events, and facilities.  Our Community Outreach Coordinator Lauren Madison will help you to find the volunteer opportunity that fits your interests best.

Certain programs serve many children and seniors.  Due to this contact with state defined vulnerable populations, volunteers may be required to complete their ACT 153 Clearances.  These clearances include the PA Criminal History Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and the FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprint Check.  Volunteers who have been residents of the state of PA may complete a disclosure statement in place of the FBI Criminal History Clearance.  

Questions?  Contact Lauren Madison at lmadison@moontwp.us

Getting started is as easy as 1..2..3!

  1. Tell us about yourself- Fill out this quick Volunteer Interest Form. It will help us learn about you and find the volunteer opportunity that fits you best.  
  2. Find the opportunity that fits your interests- Community Outreach Coordinator Lauren Madison will work with you to find a volunteer opportunity that fits your interests.
  3. Complete your Act 153 Clearances if required- Our programs serve many children and seniors.  Due to this contact with state defined vulnerable populations volunteers may be required to complete their ACT 153 Clearances.  These clearances include the PA Criminal History Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and the FBI Federal Criminal History Fingerprint Check.  Volunteers who have been residents of the state of PA may complete a disclosure statement in place of the FBI Criminal History Clearance.  
    1. PA Criminal History Clearance- There is NO CHARGE for requests for the purpose of volunteering. When you visit the website, click the yellow box "New Record Check" (Volunteers only).Go to https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp. There is NO CHARGE for requests for the purpose of volunteering. When you visit the website, click the yellow box "New Record Check" (Volunteers only).
    2. PA Child Abuse Record Clearance- Once you create an account you will receive an email with your password. Log in to the website and complete the clearance application. There is NO COST for volunteers. Verification can take up to 14 days and applicants can choose to receive notification via email, mailed to their home address, or both.
    3. FBI Criminal Background Check- This clearance requires that you submit your fingerprints.  Lauren will walk you through this process.  Volunteers who have lived in the state of PA for the last 10+ years may complete a disclosure statement in place of this clearance.  The disclosure statement may be downloaded here.  
Once all Act 153 Clearances have been completed and received by the Moon Township Parks and Recreation Office you may begin volunteering.  Clearances must be renewed every 5 years.


Volunteer Groups

We encourage corporate, community, family, school, or organizational groups to volunteer at Moon Park.  Group volunteers may not need to complete clearances for group volunteer dates.  Interested in group volunteering? Contact Community Outreach Coordinator Lauren Madison to get started today!