DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN
OFFICE FOR SAFE ENVIRONMENT
VOLUNTEER SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
Policies & Forms to Sign
Read the policy
Print the form to sign
Sign & Date the acknowledgment form
Sign & Date the authorization form
Return the form to the Parish Office
| Diocese of Allentown – Sexual Abuse Policy Click here for the Sexual Abuse Policy Click here for the Acknowledgment Form | One time AND with revisions |
| Diocese of Allentown – Code of Conduct Click here for the Code of Conduct Policy Click here for the Acknowledgment Form | One time AND with revisions |
| Child Protective Services Law Policy Click here for the Child Protective Services Policy Click here for the Acknowledgment Form | One time AND with revisions |
| Background Check Authorization Form Click here for the Authorization Form | One time Grants permission for the Diocese to complete needed information for Background Checks |
Background Checks
Apply for the background check
Drop off the results when you receive them at the Parish Office
For fingerprinting: you will need to contact the Parish for a CODE, and then register at a location of your choice for fingerprinting.
| PA State Police Criminal Record Check PA Click here for the instruction sheet Click here for the online application | Every 5 years free of charge for volunteers |
| PA Child Abuse History Click here for the instruction sheet Click here for the online application | Every 5 years free of charge for volunteers |
| FBI Criminal Background Fingerprint Check Click here for the instruction sheet Click here to email Parish for the CODE Click here to register for Fingerprinting | Every 5 years free of charge for volunteers |
Trainings
Take the training
Drop off certificate at the Parish Office
| Mandated Reporter Training Click here for instruction sheet Click here for training at the Diocese Click here for online training | Every 5 years free of charge at Diocese free of charge online |
| Protecting God’s Children Click here for instruction sheet Click here for a list of workshops | One time free of charge at Diocese |
Driver Training
Only required if you will be driving children from place to place
Take the training
Print the certificate
Print & fill out Driver Information Form
Drop off certificate & Form at Parish Office
| Defensive Driving Curriculum and Driving Information Form Click here for instruction sheet Click here for the Driver Information Form Click here for defensive driver course * *If you do not have a username and password, you can create one before you start. | One time free of charge |
Submit the above documents to the Parish Office as soon as possible.
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VIRTUS INSTRUCTIONS
Set up a VIRTUS ACCOUNT if you don’t already have one.
READ the monthly VIRTUS bulletins.
ANSWER the question at the bottom of the bulletin and hit the SUBMIT button.
***Requires monthly Virtus Update at: https://www.virtusonline.org/virtus/
(This is the ONLY way the VIRTUS system shows that we are in compliance.)
CONTACT INFORMATION
Secretary, Youth Protection and Catholic Human Services
Pamela J. Russo, L.S.W, M.S.
P.O. Box F
Allentown, PA 18105-1538
610-871-5200 ext. 2204
prusso@allentowndiocese.org
Victim Assistance Coordinator
Ms. Wendy S. Krisak
To speak directly to the victim assistance coordinator please call: Direct Line 1-800-791-9209
Fax: 484-664-7794
victimsassistance@allentowndiocese.org
Safe Environment Coordinator
Pamela Russo, L.S.W., M.S.
Phone: (610)871-5200, ext. 2204
Local Safe Environment Coordinator
Cheryl Keifer
Phone: (484)866-3835