You are ready to begin!

You should have received an email from your FCA Representative with a link to the VIP portal and the specific FCA Program that you will be volunteering for. If you don't have the link you can search in the toolbar for your program in the portal.

1. Create an account

"Login with FCA Account." Then on the next page, click the "Create an account" link under "Need an FCA Account?"

2. Apply for a role.



3. Fill out personal information

  **Volunteers 13-17 must also obtain parental consent**

• Fill out the form with your personal details.
• Be prepared to give 4 references (we recommend also contacting these references to prepare them for the incoming email)
• For applicants over 18, Give permission for Asurint to preform a background check

Return to the Dashboard upon completion

4. Complete the FCA Statement of Faith and Christian Community Statement

Read the statement carefully and respond to it as instructed. Make sure you save responses.

Return to the Dashboard upon completion

5. Spiritual Questionnaire

These are questions about your spiritual beliefs and your relationship with Christ.

Return to the Dashboard upon completion

6. Sign Waivers

Adult or Student Permission Waivers

Agree to Athlete Safety Policy

Return to the Dashboard upon completion 

7. FCA Third Party Background Clearance

After you complete steps 1-6 you will then receive an email from  Asurint (this could take about a week to receive)

Once your FCA Representative approves your application, you will be sent an email from the Asurint, company that is contracted to provide background checks (this is different than the PA Clearances you also need to submit). Click on the link and fill out the simple form. This is a time sensitive email.

8. Meanwhile.... Complete Your Required Training

While you are waiting for your background link to arrive, continue with your required training.

Your account dashboard will show a list of the training courses you are required to complete.  The number of required training programs is dependent on the role you are applying for.

After completing each training program, return to your dashboard for instructions on the next required course.

• Please note that Child Abuse Prevention Training is mandatory for all applicants. This training is part of FCA’s national application process. Because state requirements for mandated reporters (such as teachers and coaches) vary, FCA has implemented a standardized training program for all volunteers. While we recognize that Pennsylvania mandated reporters are already required by state law to complete abuse prevention training, FCA requires every volunteer (regardless of state)to complete the FCA Abuse Prevention Program as part of the application process. Please be sure to click on the button at the end of the video to confirm that you have completed the video. This is a commonly missed step.

Frequently return to the dashboard for your next steps.

9. Gather your PA Volunteer Required Clearances

As you complete your required training programs, please ensure your PA Volunteer Clearances are up to date (issued within the past 5 years). If not, you’ll need to complete new background checks so we can file them with our other volunteer records.

These clearances include:

•  PA Child Abuse
• PA Criminal
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (or disclosure)

See instructions on how to obtain these clearances through the link on the button.

Send all three documents to your FCA Representative once you have received them.

10. Finalize

• Confirm that you have completed all the required tasks on your dashboard
• Notify  your FCA Representative that you have completed the VIP Journey
• Send your FCA Representative all three of your PA State Volunteer Clearances

Thank You!