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2026 Volunteer Registration

Oral Component Volunteers Register Here

Oral Component Volunteers are needed on May 14 & May 15 in morning and afternoon time blocks. Training for judges will be provided. Judges will view presentations remotely–so no travel required!

Station Testing Day Volunteers Register  Here

Volunteers for station testing are needed on May 20, 2026. All volunteers must submit their clearances in order to attend station testing day.

Clearance Information

Pennsylvania state law requires clearances every five years. The following clearances are required. The child abuse history clearance and the PSP criminal history clearance are free for volunteers.

• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance

• • Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal History Clearance -If you have been a resident of Pennsylvania for the last ten years, you may sign the attached affidavit and you will not need to obtain the FBI clearance. The affidavit can also be found on our webpage—or is linked here.
    • If you have lived out of state you will need the FBI clearance–FBI CODE-1kG6ZJ

Additional information can be found at:

Keep Kids Safe – In order to work or volunteer with children, certain individuals are required to obtain clearances. Get the details.

Guide – PA Clearances for Volunteers – This guide provides step-by-step instructions for obtaining clearance certifications for volunteers.