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 Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation & 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 and Standards of Conduct in Ministry.

Requirements

All clergy, staff, coaches and volunteers (volunteering more than 5 hours a month) are required to:

• Read the two documents OR watch the videos discussing the documents
• Sign the acknowledgment forms
• Complete Virtus training
• Have a background check completed
• Turn in signed acknowledgement forms

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

Additional To Do Items

• All volunteers are encouraged to do one of the following: read the documents, watch the videos, or read the summaries sign the acknowledgement forms.
• All are encouraged to complete Virtus training.



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 Workshop

Virtus workshops and be fingerprinted for a BCI background check. Please click on link below to register or to see upcoming workshops. 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.