Volunteering with Youth at Saint James Church
 
Thank you for your interest in volunteering in one of our youth ministries.
Before serving in this role, you will need to be completely "volunteer certified" as mandated by the Diocese of Metuchen and Catholic Churches throughout the country. Our parish is audited annually on our compliance so our files on each adult volunteer must be complete.
 
Volunteer Requirements
1. Attend one VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children for Adults training session. Please provide a copy of the Virtus certificate to the Saint James Church Safe Environment Coordinator.
 
2. Conduct a Criminal History Background Check.
The criminal history background check is prompted through the Virtus registration process. Selection.com/FASTTRAX is the approved Diocese of Metuchen background check provider. (Note: An in-person fingerprint appointment through IdentoGo is no longer required. Rechecks are no longer required.)
 
3. Complete a Diocese of Metuchen Volunteer Application.
A copy must be downloaded during the Virtus registration process. Please complete and return a paper copy to the St. James Church Safe Environment Coordinator. (As a backup, this document is also linked under FORMS below.)
 
4. Read the Code of Pastoral Conduct and sign the Code of Pastoral Conduct Acknowledgement Form.
A copy of the acknowledgement form will be signed electronically when completing the online Virtus registration process. A copy must be downloaded and returned to the St. James Church Safe Environment Coordinator. (As a backup, this document is also linked under FORMS below.)
 
 
Let's get started.
To proceed with the volunteer certification, download a copy of the Virtus Registration Instructions HERE and follow through all the steps. You will register and create an account through Virtus online. The four steps listed above will be prompted through the Virtus system. 
 
Backup Documents - If these were not downloaded during the online registration, please download, print, complete, and return these to the Saint James Church Safe Environment Coordinator:

Diocese of Metuchen Volunteer Application
Code of Pastoral Conduct Acknowledgement Form
 
 
Questions can be directed to 
Mary Corbet
Safe Environment Coordinator
Saint James Church
[email protected]