Required Volunteer Training

We are thoroughly grateful to the many volunteers who make the parish run. Without you, we could never accomplish any of our goals. We are thinking of those that are part of the various councils and committees, those who assist with religious education and youth, those that take up the parish collection each week, those who serve in the liturgy either as a lector, eucharistic minister, altar server, usher, or in music. I am also thinking of the office workers, the hospitality teams, event planners, facility maintenance, hospital and nursing home volunteers, festivals and events volunteers, evangelization outreach, etc.

Thank you for all you do.

The Archdiocese is asking every parish to have all volunteers meeting a set of requirements.  Thank you for your cooperation with bein gcompliant with the Archdiocese requirments.

This is the summary of the 4 things required from all volunteers:

1. Complete, sign and return  CORI Form FY2023
2. Complete, sign and return Volunteer Application Form
3. Complete Virtus training
4. Read the Code of Conduct for Volunteers.

CORI FORM (Annually)

It is mandated by Massachusetts state law that all Parish staff and volunteers submit a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check each year to ensure the safety of children, youth, elderly, and the disabled. Since it is necessary for you to show a photo identification (license), CORI forms have to be filled out in person at the Parish Office or with a member of the Collaborative staff.

A completed CORI is required for all new volunteers before beginning service. CORI checks are repeated annually for all volunteers, usually in the spring. The form for the current year can be accessed via this link: CORI Form FY2023

To complete the form, your government-issued ID must be checked by a Parish employee.  The staff person who coordinates your volunteer service may arrange a time for this, or you can come in to the parish office during regular business hours.  Alternatively, you may bring your ID and the form to a Notary Public who will verify your identification and sign and seal the form, after which it can be returned to the parish office.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR VOLUNTEERS OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF BOSTON (One time only)

Please download and read the Code of Conduct for Volunteers.  It is required that all Volunteers shall have read the Code carefully and understand what is expected of them in their respective roles with the Archdiocese of Boston.

VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children (One time only)

All volunteers and staff in the Archdiocese of Boston, including those who do not work directly with children’s programs, are required to complete the VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children training. New volunteers must take this training as soon as possible so that they are in full compliance with the requirements of the Archdiocese of Boston. 

In-person sessions are offered  at locations throughout the Archdiocese. There are also virtual sessions that meet on Zoom. 

REGISTRATION THROUGH  www.virtusonline.org REQUIRED for these or any other sessions.

To register for a VIRTUS – Protecting God’s Children training go to www.virtusonline.org.

1. Click on “First time registrant”
2. On the next page click on “Begin the registration process”
3. Select “Boston” from the drop down list of dioceses
4. Select the session you would like to attend and complete the registration process

If You Attend a VIRTUS Session at Another Location or Online: After completing your Virtus training at another location or online, please email [email protected] so she can make sure it is recorded correctly with the Archdiocese and document it in our records. 

If You Completed VIRTUS Training in the Past: If you completed VIRTUS training at another Archdiocese of Boston parish or school in the past you do not have to take it again. The Archdiocese of Boston will have a record of your completing the training. Please email [email protected]  with the information so she can locate the record and document it in our records.

Thank you for your cooperation with this important process of protecting the vulnerable members of our communities.