Volunteers
Safe Environment Training
Safe Environment Training is MANDATORY for all new and returning adult volunteers over the age of 18 working/interacting with minors per the Diocese of Colorado Springs and USCCB. Volunteers new to the diocese MUST complete the initial online training through VIRTUS in addition to the online volunteer application. Returning volunteers must complete the online update training as assigned by VIRTUS. Click here for more information and training guidance: www.petertherock.org/safe-environment-training.html Volunteers St. Peter Catholic School has a strong School Advisory Council (SAC) and dedicated Home & School Association (H&SA). All parents are encouraged to “donate” 30 hours of service to the school through helping in the classroom, book fairs, administrative tasks, chaperoning field trips or helping in the lunchroom. Safe Environment Training is required of all our volunteers. Raptor Visitor/Volunteer Management System St. Peter Catholic School uses the Raptor Visitor/Volunteer Management System as part of our campus safety program for students and faculty. A key part of keeping students and faculty safe is knowing who is in our building at all times, and the Raptor system allows us to track visitors and volunteers greatly enhancing the security of our school. School parents are added to the Raptor System once their drivers' licenses are scanned in the school office. Visitors entering the school must also have their drivers' licenses scanned in the Raptor System prior to entry. School Advisory Council (SAC) The School Advisory Council is comprised of parents who provide the pastor and principal with insight on school policy and evolving issues. Members are representative of the school population and parent community, and serve as a sounding board for the administration and as a resource to the school community to present comments, issues and suggestions for consideration. A number of subcommittees assist in the positive growth and enrichment of the school each year. Home & School Association (H&SA) The H&SA is comprised of parents, a faculty liaison and the school administrator who support the mission of the school through service, special projects, family social events, and fundraising efforts. Parent volunteers are always welcome to join the General H&SA meetings! Board meetings will be announced. Anyone interested in an executive position needs to be available to attend both these meetings as well as fulfill their duties under their job descriptions. 
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Requirements for New Volunteers
All Volunteers who have contact with children must complete the diocesan requirements. We encourage all parents to complete volunteer training. If you have questions, please contact Liz Wilson at liz.wilson@petertherock.org For questions on the VIRTUS process, contact the Parish Safe Environment Coordinator - julie.dickinson@petertherock.org Step 1. Complete the diocesan online volunteer packet through VIRTUS, which will facilitate a background check on the applicant. Step 2. Complete online Safe Environment Foundational Training through VIRTUS. Step 3. Fill out the online Volunteer Opportunities 2021-2022 Form. Your interest will be entered into the Raptor System. This form will be sent to you by Liz Wilson. Step 4. Volunteer to your heart's content! We appreciate the many hours put in by our dedicated St. Peter volunteers. If you haven't been into the Volunteer Portal before, follow the exclusive link sent to you from Raptor after your application was completed. Or, you can click on "forgot password" to reset and get started. Returning Volunteer Requirements: 1. Background checks are valid for five years. 2. Complete Safe Environment Update Training through VIRTUS, as needed. VIRTUS will email all existing volunteers when a training is due. Step 3. Fill out the online Volunteer Opportunities 2021-2022 Form. Your interest will be entered into the Raptor System. The form will be sent to you by Liz Wilson. 4. Happy Volunteering! If you haven't been into the Volunteer Portal before, follow the exclusive link sent to you from Raptor after your application was completed. Or, you can click on "forgot password" to reset and get started. If you have questions, please contact Liz Wilson at liz.wilson@petertherock.org. New and Returning Volunteers: To log your volunteer hours at home, log into the Volunteer Portal and follow the instructions in the link below (Logging Volunteer Hours in Raptor). Raptor Volunteer Portal Logging Volunteer Hours in Raptor New and Returning Volunteers:
To log your volunteer hours at home, log into the Volunteer Portal and follow the instructions in the link below (Logging Volunteer Hours in Raptor.) |