Archdiocesan website for Safe Environment, Victim Assistance, and Reporting Abuse: https://safe-environment.archspm.org

Adult Volunteers

St. John Neumann and its leadership are committed to promoting a safe environment for everyone including children, youth, and vulnerable adults. All employees and volunteers who have either regular or unsupervised interactions with children, youth, or vulnerable adults must be in compliance with the Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements (re-credentialing is required every three years) known as Essential 3. Your understanding and attention to this subject helps to create and sustain a culture of safety in our parish community. For more information, contact [email protected], Safe Environment Coordinator.

Requirements

Volunteers must be compliant with requirements before volunteering.

1. A Background Check
2. A Code of Conduct
3. Safe Environment training (VIRTUS)

Related Links

New Adult Volunteer Registration

Re-Credentialing for Current Adult Volunteers/Employees

New Teen Volunteer Registration Information

Total Time Commitment: Approximately 95 minutes

• Volunteers may not begin service until approved by your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].
• Incomplete VIRTUS accounts are deleted after 30 days and you will be required to start over.
• If you previously created a VIRTUS account, do not create an additional/new account.
• If you are unable to access an existing VIRTUS account, contact your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].
• To retrieve or reset your login information, click I NEED LOGIN HELP on the VIRTUS home page.

Technical Requirements:

• Use Chrome web browser from a computer. Do not use a cell phone or tablet.
• If you changed devices, log out completely and restart the first device. Do not log in on multiple devices.
• Allow pop-ups.
• Enable Adobe Flash Player and JavaScript.
• Do not close tabs until instructed.
• Do not use the “page back” or “page forward” buttons on the web browser.
• Only use the buttons on the screens, such as “Continue”, “Next”, Previous”.
• Fast-Forwarding the training module will cause the module to lock up and force you to start over.

Instructions:

• Go to the VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org
• Click First Time Registrant
• Click Begin the Registration Process

Select Your Organization: Carefully choose St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN (Archdiocese)

Enter your full legal name. Do not use nicknames or punctuation.

Primary Location: If your location is a school, select the location with School in the title.

Carefully read and follow the instructions on the website in the order presented.

1) Complete the Code of Conduct.

2) Complete the Background Check application.

• The application will open in the McDowell Agency website.
• Social Security Number (SSN) is required.
• Click Submit at the end of each step to proceed.
• A note will appear on the screen to confirm the application has been successfully submitted.
• Click Return to VIRTUS to begin you online training module.

3) Complete Safe Environment Training (approximately 75 minutes).

Confirm that you have completed all requirements with your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].

All of the above requirements must be completed before you volunteer.

To learn more about the Archdiocese Protection of Children and Youth Initiative, visit http://safe-environment.archspm.org/

You can complete your background re-check, complete Safe Environment re-training, as well as read and sign a Code of Conduct online.

Technical Requirements:

• Use Chrome web browser from a computer. Do not use a cell phone or tablet.
• If you changed devices, log out completely and restart the first device. Do not log in on multiple devices.
• Allow pop-ups.
• Enable Adobe Flash Player and JavaScript.
• Do not close tabs until instructed.
• Do not use the “page back” or “page forward” buttons on the web browser.
• Only use the buttons on the screens, such as “Continue”, “Next”, Previous”.
• Fast-Forwarding the training module will cause the module to lock up and force you to start over.

Instructions:

• Go to the VIRTUS website and log in: www.virtusonline.org.
• View the square titles on the Home screen and complete all assigned task.
• One or more of the following may be assigned:

*Required Document: Code of Conduct (Approximately 5 minutes)

*Background Check (Approximately 10 minutes)

• The application will open in the McDowell Agency website.
• Social Security Number (SSN) is required.
• Click Submit at the end of each step to proceed.
• A note will appear on the final screen to confirm the application has been successfully submitted.
• Click Return to VIRTUS to check for additional assignments.

*Safe Environment Training (Approximately 30-35 minutes).

• To retrieve or reset your login information, click I NEED LOGIN HELP on the VIRTUS home page.
• If you are unable to access an existing VIRTUS account, contact your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].
• DO NOT create an additional/new account.

Confirm that you have completed all requirements with your Safe Environment Coordinator, [email protected].

You are not allowed to start volunteering until you get clearance from the staff member of the ministry you are volunteering for.

To learn more about the Archdiocese Protection of Children and Youth Initiative, visit https://safe-environment.archspm.org/.

All teens/minors under the age of 18 working with youth and/or vulnerable adults must complete a Volunteer Application form, Code of Conduct for Youth, and provide two (2) personal references from contacts that are not your parents, legal guardian, or relatives. Forms must also be digitally signed by a Parent/Legal Guardian. You will need:

* MINOR Volunteer Application
* MINOR Code of Conduct for Youth
* Personal References; you will need 2 (i.e. teacher, coach)

Click here for Youth Volunteer Forms.

Once all requirements are completed, you will receive an email from Tonya Brost, Safe Environment Coordinator.

Please contact [email protected] with questions.