SAFE ENVIRONMENT All volunteers ages 18 and older wishing to volunteer in any parish or organization within the Diocese of Rockville Centre must first complete three requirements:
Attend a "Protecting God's Children" course (Virtus)
Sign the Codes of Conduct Form
Complete a Background Screening application
Note:
If under 18 years of age, this form must be signed by a parent
Directions to complete the three (3) Save Environment Requirements
A) Sign up to attend a Protecting God's Children class: www.Virtus.org When you log on to the Virtus website, you will create a Virtus account.
If you have not attended a Virtus class, you are a first time registrant.
The first screen will ask the name of your organization from a drop down list. Select Rockville Centre-Safe Environment.
Follow all directions on the next screens.
One screen will have the Codes of Conduct. Please acknowledge the Codes of Conduct.
Continue with the registration process and select the class you will attend.
After selecting the class, you will be instructed to complete the background screening application.
B) Background Screening Application
Sterling Volunteers is the company providing the background screening
Follow all the directions to complete the background screening application. DO NOT STOP ONCE YOU BEGIN THE APPLICATION. If you stop you will be locked out of the process due to security procedures.
You will need to provide your Social Security Number (SSN). If you do not provide an SSN you will be charged a fee.
After completing the application, hit the "Submit Button"
C) Congratulations, you have now Registered to attend a Virtus class, signed the Codes of Conduct, and completed the application for Background Screening. Don't forget to attend the Virtus Class.