We are currently recruiting adult volunteers (ages 18+) to work with our parish programs for children and youth for the 2022-23 Year (chaperones, catechists, assistants, mentors, substitutes, office helpers, Vacation Bible School Volunteers, Youth Core Team members, All Youth Night helpers, OLLC Preschool volunteers, childcare during parish programs, etc.). If you are interested in volunteering, or are a parent of a child/youth in any of these programs, you are NEEDED!
Adult Volunteers (ages 18+) who have substantial contact with minors (under 18) or vulnerable adults are required to undergo Child Protection Training and get fingerprinted. To see a list of available classes, please click link in left sidebar.
Spaces are "first registered, first served". To register, establish an account at VIRTUS.org and select that particular class for training. Please see Nieda or Nereida for more information.
Protecting God’s Children is the mandatory child protection training for all Archdiocese of Washington employees and volunteers who have substantial contact with children.
For more information on the ADW Child Protection Policy & Safe Environment, please click here.
Child Protection Policy Compliance Steps for Volunteers
⇒Download and Complete Volunteer Application * (Formulario de solicitud de servicio voluntario)
Return completed application to the OLHOC Child Protection Compliance Coordinator (Nieda or Nereida). It will be signed by the pastor. A copy will be retained at the parish and/or school.
⇒Register for an account on VIRTUS at WWW.VIRTUS.ORG. If access to the Internet is not available, please see the OLHOC Child Protection Compliance Coordinators (Nieda or Nereida) for further assistance with the registration process.