Membership Information

PLEASE NOTE: You must be at least 18 to apply for membership.

Here is some basic information about CCPRS and the expectations of its members. There is a questionnaire form to be answered in order to start the membership inquiry process. The form is located at the bottom of this page.

The process is as follows: 1. contact/questionnaire filled out. 2. phone interview. 3. Formal in person interview with several CCPRS members. 4. group meeting and introduction. 5. membership offered, contract and application.

*We can not guarantee that all membership inquiries will be interviewed and processed due to the increased interest in membership with CCPRS.



CCPRS HISTORY
Chester County Paranormal Research Society was co-founded in 2005 by Mark and Katharine, a husband and wife team. Entering the research field with years of paranormal experience and an understanding of scientific method, they sought to organize a group who share their passion and dedication to helping those in need of assistance through collecting evidence in attempt to validate and prove the existence of paranormal activity that will positively contribute to field of paranormal research.


MISSION
The mission of CCPRS is to conduct scientific and historical research of paranormal activity in attempt to validate and prove paranormal existence. We strive to increase public awareness of paranormal research. CCPRS aims to provide a variety of quality services to our clients in the areas of education, investigation, research publication. Through our appreciation of history, science, the arts and economic development, we support community revitalization and historical preservation.


VISION
The spirit of CCPRS members will advance our mission while becoming a fully functioning Chester County business. CCPRS’s vision is to be widely recognized as a professional paranormal organization, collecting and presenting sound evidence that brings awareness to and understanding of the nature of paranormal phenomena.


MEMBERSHIP
CCPRS membership is voluntary and open to individuals with a strong interest in the paranormal field with an ability and willingness to make a positive contribution to our organization and the field. Members agree to abide by our mission, training, protocols and procedures. We value and recognize each other’s unique beliefs, views, experience, education, training, skills and talents.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CCPRS members will be defining roles and responsibilities as the group develops. All members will be proficient with the equipment, protocols and procedures so that they can go into the field as an investigator. Some identified future roles include PR, Case Manager, Interviewer, Historian, Researcher, Equipment and Web Manager.
Members must go through a training period before going out into the field on any investigation and are expected to follow the protocols as set forth by the group during the course of an investigation. Participation in every investigation is not required, but will determine the role one has in the organization. Members are required to attend all formerly scheduled meetings that usually take place once a month.


Any evidence, photos or other materials a member collects on behalf of CCPRS and/or during a group investigation is the property of CCPRS. Members may not use, display or distribute any information without written permission from CCPRS.


(Disclaimer: These questions are meant to help us gain an understanding of who you are and what your background is. CCPRS does not make any decisions as to membership based on the information you provide, it is meant to be a way for us to get to know you and what your expectations are from joining CCPRS.)