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Please read the following information if interested in volunteering at Good Shepherd
THANK YOU for Volunteering at Good Shepherd!! Any ministries working with children or vulnerable adults will be asked to complete the diocesan required compliance procedures for our diocese. All clergy, employees and volunteers must pass a Level II background check, complete all required Safe Environment training courses through VIRTUS® Online and adhere strictly to our Code of Conduct policies.
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Online Courses
The Pensacola Tallahassee Diocese is always trying to improve, and make more available, it's safety education and prevention programs. It is with this in mind that they have expanded the use of the Internet and have selected VIRTUS® Online as the diocesan Safe Environment Training provider.
Sample of volunteers/staff whose fingerprints are required:- Priests / Deacons
- Staff
- Communion for the Homebound
- Keeping in Touch
- Adult Ed
- Transportation
- OCIA
- Catechists, including Substitutes and Aides
- Youth Ministry
- Sacred Heart Homeschool*
- Liturgy of the Word for Children
- Liturgy of the Word for Children - Spanish
- Vacation Bible School
- Lectors-Youth: instructor(s)
- Altar Server: instructor(s)
- Music Ministry volunteers working with Youth
- Nursery
*Ministries marked with an asterisk must pay the $65 charge for fingerprint processing.
Note: Trinity Catholic School and John Paul II Catholic High School volunteers must contact their school for requirements.
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How Long are Background Checks and Fingerprints Valid?
Criminal background checks and fingerprints are valid for five (5) years. After five years, a new criminal background check MUST be completed. This consists of: completing a new VECHS waiver from the Parish Office, obtaining instructions for making an appointment to have your fingerprints scanned at the remote site, and completing the fingerprint scan.
Reprocessing must be completed one month prior to expiration of previous criminal background check.
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Diocesan Victim Assistance
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee is committed to healing the hurting hearts of sexual abuse victims. This diocese has established Victim Assistance Coordinators who are experienced and trained counselors. These coordinators are available to help persons who have been sexually abused by a priest, deacon, or other church personnel.
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ministry contacts:
Please contact the Ministry Leader that referred you to be Fingerprinted
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