{"id":44758,"date":"2023-07-18T14:07:51","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T14:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/?page_id=44758"},"modified":"2024-10-15T09:14:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-15T13:14:26","slug":"volunteering-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/volunteering\/volunteering-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteering FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"breadcrumb_col\">\n    <div class=\"alignwide mb-0\">\n<div class=\"block-title\">Westtown Breadcrumb<\/div>\n           <span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/\">Westtown School<\/a><\/span><\/span>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"order2\">\n    <!--<div class=\"sticky-section\"> -->\n        <div id='iksm-10509' class='iksm iksm-10509 iksm-container '  data-id='10509' data-is-pro='0' data-source='menu'><div class='iksm-terms'><div class='iksm-terms-tree iksm-terms-tree--level-1 iksm-terms-tree--parents' style=''><div class=\"iksm-terms-tree__inner\">\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45099 iksm-term--parent iksm-term--has-children\" data-id=\"45099\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Ways to Make Your Gift<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"iksm-term__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <span class=\"iksm-term__toggle__inner\"><span class='iks-icon-plus-4'><\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class='iksm-terms-tree iksm-terms-tree--level-2 iksm-terms-tree--children' style=''><div class=\"iksm-terms-tree__inner\">\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45080 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45080\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/westtown-fund\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Westtown Fund<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45081 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45081\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/reunion-giving\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Reunion Giving<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45082 iksm-term--child iksm-term--has-children\" data-id=\"45082\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/planned-giving\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Planned Giving<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"iksm-term__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <span class=\"iksm-term__toggle__inner\"><span class='iks-icon-plus-4'><\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class='iksm-terms-tree iksm-terms-tree--level-3 iksm-terms-tree--children' style=''><div class=\"iksm-terms-tree__inner\">\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45083 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45083\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/planned-giving\/giving-options\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Giving Options<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45086 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45086\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/endowed-funds\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Endowed Funds<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45087 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45087\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/pennsylvania-tax-credit-programs\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Pennsylvania Tax Credit Programs<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-228456 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"228456\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/wire-payment-information\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Wire Payment Information<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45084 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45084\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/stock-transfer\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Stock Transfer<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45093 iksm-term--parent iksm-term--has-children\" data-id=\"45093\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/volunteering\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Volunteering<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"iksm-term__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <span class=\"iksm-term__toggle__inner\"><span class='iks-icon-plus-4'><\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class='iksm-terms-tree iksm-terms-tree--level-2 iksm-terms-tree--children' style=''><div class=\"iksm-terms-tree__inner\">\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45097 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45097\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/volunteering\/volunteering-faq\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Volunteering FAQ<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45092 iksm-term--parent\" data-id=\"45092\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/the-impact-of-generosity\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">The Impact of Generosity<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45133 iksm-term--parent iksm-term--has-children\" data-id=\"45133\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/make-your-gift\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Make Your Gift<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"iksm-term__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <span class=\"iksm-term__toggle__inner\"><span class='iks-icon-plus-4'><\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class='iksm-terms-tree iksm-terms-tree--level-2 iksm-terms-tree--children' style=''><div class=\"iksm-terms-tree__inner\">\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-133549 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"133549\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.givecampus.com\/6a5qxr' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">Westtown Fund Donation Form<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t        <\/div>\n\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45135 iksm-term--child iksm-term--has-children\" data-id=\"45135\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/make-your-gift\/the-endowed-faith-and-practice-funds\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; min-width:0; max-width:0;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t        <span class=\"iksm-term__text\">The Endowed Faith and Practice Funds<\/span>\n\t\t            <\/a>\n\t\t\t            <div class=\"iksm-term__toggle\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                <span class=\"iksm-term__toggle__inner\"><span class='iks-icon-plus-4'><\/span><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\t\t\t        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class='iksm-terms-tree iksm-terms-tree--level-3 iksm-terms-tree--children' style=''><div class=\"iksm-terms-tree__inner\">\n        <div class=\"iksm-term iksm-term--id-45139 iksm-term--child\" data-id=\"45139\">\n            <div class=\"iksm-term__inner\" tabindex='0'>\n                <a class=\"iksm-term__link\" href='https:\/\/www.westtown.edu\/giving\/make-your-gift\/the-endowed-faith-and-practice-funds\/quaker-mentors-of-the-westtown-community\/' target='_self' tabindex='-1'>\n\t\t\t\t            <div\n              class=\"iksm-term__shifts\"\n              style=\"width:0; 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data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-675ec70f38c3f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\n                                        Which Westtown School volunteers are required to have background checks?                                    <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div id=\"collapse-675ec70f38c3f\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"675ec70f38c3f\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <p dir=\"ltr\">Westtown School volunteers (age 18 and up) who are responsible for a child\u2019s welfare or who have \u201cdirect volunteer contact\u201d with children at Westtown\u2014 meaning the care, supervision, guidance, or control of children and routine interaction with children are required to have background checks. \u00a0\u201cRoutine interaction\u201d means \u201cregular and repeated contact that is integral to a person\u2019s volunteer responsibilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Westtown visitors are not normally required to obtain background checks to the extent that they are not responsible for a child\u2019s welfare or are visiting the school irregularly and not providing for the care, supervision, guidance, or control of children. \u00a0Some examples of situations where such visitors normally would not be required to have background checks would include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<table>\n<colgroup>\n<col width=\"310\" \/>\n<col width=\"312\" \/><\/colgroup>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2013 Back-to-School nights<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2013 Parent\/teacher conferences<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2013 School assemblies\/concerts<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2013 Halloween parades<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2013 Working concession stands<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u2013 Parent guest readers<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Some examples of persons\u00a0needing\u00a0background checks would include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Regular classroom volunteer assistants<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Recess and library volunteers<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Volunteer coaches\/club advisors<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Host family members (age 18 and up)<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Chaperones for field trips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"card tab accordion-tabs\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"675ec70f38c3g\">\n                                    <button class=\"faq-btn\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-675ec70f38c3g\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\n                                        Which background checks are needed?                                    <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div id=\"collapse-675ec70f38c3g\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"675ec70f38c3g\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <p dir=\"ltr\">Volunteers must obtain the following certifications:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">Report of Criminal History from the Pennsylvania State Police; and<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Child Abuse History Certification from the PA Department of Human Services<\/span>; and<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fingerprint-based federal criminal history (Federal Bureau of Investigation) submitted through Identogo<\/span> <strong>UNLESS<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The position the volunteer is applying for is an unpaid position; AND<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>The volunteer has been a resident of Pennsylvania for the entirety of the previous \u00a010 years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Volunteers who are not required to obtain the FBI certification (due to the two requirements above) must complete\u00a0<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/c_160267.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-file-name=\"c_160267.pdf\" data-resource-uuid=\"61158e20-2d7f-48e3-abf5-08f28aa72d84\" aria-label=\"this form - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            \n                            <div class=\"card tab accordion-tabs\">\n                                <div class=\"card-header\" id=\"675ec70f38c3h\">\n                                    <button class=\"faq-btn\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse-675ec70f38c3h\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\n                                        How often do I need to renew my certifications?                                    <\/button>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                                <div id=\"collapse-675ec70f38c3h\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"675ec70f38c3h\">\n                                    <div class=\"card-body\">\n                                        <p dir=\"ltr\">Volunteers are required to obtain certifications every\u00a0<strong>60 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epatch.pa.gov\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" aria-label=\"Report of Criminal History - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Report of Criminal History<\/a>\u00a0from the Pennsylvania State Police\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on new record check (Volunteers Only)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add your information and click submit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your results are displayed: click on the &#8220;control #&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click on certification form<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Save this form and submit by email to Westtown&#8217;s HR office at virginia.knappenberger@westtown.edu<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.compass.state.pa.us\/cwis\/public\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"false\" aria-label=\"Child Abuse History Certification - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">Child Abuse History Certification\u00a0<\/a>from the PA Department of Human Services\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have an account, click \u201cCREATE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT\u201d and set one up; otherwise, click on \u201cINDIVIDUAL LOGIN.\u201d Be sure to keep a record of your username and password.\u00a0 You will need this information to access your online results. The \u201cKeystone ID\u201d is the username that you will create.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your account has been created, click on \u201cINDIVIDUAL LOGIN\u201d and then \u201cACCESS MY CLEARANCES\u201d . Login and then follow the instructions to complete the application as a volunteer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Please email Westtown&#8217;s HR department a copy of your completed clearance at virginia.knappenberger@westtown.edu.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">FBI Fingerprinting OR\u00a0<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/\/c_160267.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-file-name=\"c_160267.pdf\" data-resource-uuid=\"61158e20-2d7f-48e3-abf5-08f28aa72d84\" aria-label=\"Disclosure Statement - opens in new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\" data-uw-pdf-br=\"1\" data-uw-pdf-doc=\"\">Disclosure Statement\u00a0<\/a>(if fingerprinting is not required)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*If the volunteer position is paid OR you have NOT been a resident of Pennsylvania for 10 years then you need to obtain FBI Fingerprinting through the following steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to:\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uenroll.identogo.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/uenroll.identogo.com\/<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register On-line to schedule your fingerprinting appointment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the initial registration, enter the service code <\/span><b>1KG6TR<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will have the option to choose an IdentoGO location for your fingerprinting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print a copy of your registration form to take with you to the fingerprinting location.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Please provide Westtown&#8217;s HR with a copy of your IdentoGO receipt at virginia.knappenberger@westtown.edu <\/b><span>and we will be able to access your fingerprint results.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteering FAQ<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":44973,"menu_order":34,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/custom-template.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"content-type":"","_genesis_block_theme_hide_title":false,"footnotes":""},"folder":[140],"class_list":["post-44758","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","post","without-featured-image"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Volunteering FAQ | Westtown School<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have a question about volunteering at Westtown School? 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