Requirements
How to Use Google Tools to Volunteer Virtually
A vast majority of our volunteer opportunities are taking place virtually at this time. If you are unfamiliar with the tools teachers are using, here are two links that will guide you through the basics:
Help Us Provide a Safe Environment
Essential 3
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis mandates that all individuals who are in contact with children and/or vulnerable adults through a school, parish, or archdiocesan institution meet three criteria:
- A successful Background Check: Church of the Ascension, through the archdiocese, has contracted with a very reputable agency that has been used for years by the archdiocesan schools, parishes, and institutions to conduct background checks for all employees and volunteers.
- Participation in a VIRTUS Training session: VIRTUS is a program that identifies best practices designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote “right doing” within religious organizations for the safe environment protection of youth and vulnerable adults.
- Volunteer Code of Conduct: Individuals who work or volunteer with children and/or vulnerable adults are required to sign the Volunteer Code of Conduct. This code outlines what a volunteer will and will not do in their volunteer capacity.
Steps to Volunteer
Please read and follow the steps below to complete the process for volunteering in the schools:
- Complete a volunteer application.
- Submit the Volunteer Application to the school office or directly to Margaret Conroy, ACA Volunteer Manager, via email. Margaret will follow up with you regarding volunteer interest.
- Await an email from Alison Keller, HR Admin, who will provide a VIRTUS Account Registration Guide and additional forms to start the online Essential 3 process. She will provide detailed instruction as needed for online access and completion.
- Once you have completed all required steps in the Essential 3 process, you will receive a confirmation from Alison Keller.
- Margaret Conroy will contact you to schedule volunteer time in the school.
Create a VIRTUS Account
Download directions that will step you through the process.
Registration GuideAlready Been Through the Process?
These forms will lead you through the re-credentialing process.
Re-Credentialing GuideContact Our Volunteer Manager
For more information about volunteer opportunities or to schedule a tour of Ascension School, please contact: Margaret Conroy, Volunteer Manager, at 763.760.3928
Email Margaret