VIRTUS our new Diocesan
Safe Environment Training Program
 

Requirements for Employment and Volunteering...

Completion of the new Safe Environment Protecting God's Children for Adults awareness session must be completed by all Clergy, Religious, Lay Employees and Volunteers by September 2020, regardless of when they may have previously completed their environment certification.

Mandatory Safe Environment Steps prior to serving in ministry or other volunteer service:
 

• All volunteers must create a NEW VIRTUS profile at https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/index.cfm
• Completion of the Volunteer Ministry Application, inculuding 3 references (non-family member).
• Signed Authorization for Release of Information form.
• Completion of additional forms if handling cash and/or driving.
• Completion of the National Criminal Search including Sex Offender background check.
• Successful completion of the Safe Environment training.
• Signed Code of Conduct Agreement form upon review of the Diocesan Code of conduct and Behavior Standards for all Clergy, Religious, and Lay Ministers.
• Ministry survey tool form and Interview with Ministry Leader and/or Safe Environment Director.