Volunteering

Maintaining a safe environment at Holy Trinity is our top priority. We follow the guidelines outlined by the Diocese which has recently undergone revision. All employees and volunteers who have contact with students undergo a thorough screening including background checks through the FBI and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).

Procedures

The procedures to follow in making sure all children are safe can be found in two documents:

• Policy for the Safety of Children in Matters of Sexual Abuse
• Standards of Conduct in Ministry

Requirements

All clergy, staff, coaches and volunteers are required to:

• Read the two documents OR watch the videos discussing the documents
• Sign and turn in the acknowledgment forms
• Complete VIRTUS training
• Have a background check completed

School Policy

All volunteers are asked to:

• Not use cell phones (for photos) while volunteering (in school or on field trips)
• Sign the Acknowledgement of Uncompensated volunteer form
• Not post pictures of students on personal social networking sites
• Sign in at school office

Social Media Provisions

• Use of electronics and Internet browsing while on parish property is not considered private.
• Church personnel and volunteers should not use the entity’s Internet portal for personal use.
• Accessing, storing, or transmitting pornographic images is prohibited.

VIRTUS Training

Please click on the link below to register for an upcoming VIRTUS session.

There are two options for a background check. Please choose one:

• Selection.com when you register for VIRTUS
• FBI & BCI Fingerprints

(The fees for either option are not determined by the Diocese or Parish)

Please call the Lorain County Educational Service Center at 440-324-5777 to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted. They are located at 1885 Lake Ave. in Elyria.