Safe Environment / Volunteer Requirements

As Christian adults, we have a moral and legal responsibility and are entrusted by God with the spiritual, emotional and physical well-being of minors and vulnerable adults.

As they participate in activities within or sponsored by our diocese, it is our commitment to provide an environment which is sage and nurturing. Therefore, the mission of the Safe Environment Program is:

To provide required education for all employees (clergy, religious, and laity), those volunteers and others regularly involved with minors, and parents, as to the issue of abuse of children including the detection, prevention and reporting of child abuse.
To provide required training programs for children and young people in our Catholic schools and religious education programs. This includes age appropriate materials pertaining to personal safety and information about improper touching and relationships. Children are not expected to be fully knowledgeable about child abuse or of the laws governing care of children but they need to know when they should seek assistance from a trusted adult.
To thoroughly screen and evaluate the background of all diocesan employees — clergy, religious and laity — and those volunteers who work with children and young people.
To hold those who minister in the name of the Church of Venice — all diocesan employees (clergy, religious, and laity) and those volunteers who work with children and young people — to Christ-centered and professional codes of conduct.To hold those who minister in the name of the Church of Venice — all diocesan employees (clergy, religious, and laity) and those volunteers who work with children and young people — to Christ-centered and professional codes of conduct.

Visitation:

Our students’ safety is our highest priority. All visitors must check in at the front office using the Raptor Check-in system. A valid photo ID is required each time, No exceptions.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Required in order to volunteer in a classroom setting, school setting or field trips.

Step One: Create a Virtus Account.

Step Two: Fingerprint/Background Screen

Step Three: Complete SET training via your Virtus Account.

For any volunteer questions please contact: Amanda Varin (239) 772-3922 or avarin@standrewcs.org

Reporting Abuse

Please click here for instructions for reporting abuse within the Diocese of Venice.