NEW VOLUNTEERS SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROCESS
(Need to be registered at the Parish at least 6 months)
1. SCREENING FORM
All staff and volunteers must complete the screening form. Volunteers should have attended and registered in the parish for six months in order to become well known by the other adults and leaders.
2. REFERENCE CHECK
Complete a reference check from the references listed on the screening form and application. Maintain a written record of each reference check using safe environment reference information.
3. INTERVIEW
Interview each new applicant using Safe Environment Interview Form.
4. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK
Conduct a criminal background check on clergy and staff. Also, conduct a criminal background check on all volunteers who work with minors and vulnerable adults as well as ushers/greeters. All criminal background checks must be updated every two (2) years through a Diocesan approved vendor (currently Accutrak). All collected information is to be treated as confidential.
5. TRAINING SHOULD BE IN PERSON FOR THE FIRST TIME.
All new volunteers or employees must attend a "Family of Faith" session at.
1. Personal parish when is offered.
2. Other parishes at the Diocese of Dallas Scheduled Classes Page is acceptable.
If you attend a “Family of Faith” session at another parish other than your own, it is imperative that you register for the class online, make sure to sign the attendance log upon arrival, and receive a copy of your certification as proof of attendance.
Send to the parish Safe Environment Officer: Angela Ernst at aernst@sacredheartrowlett.org