Volunteer Training
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All adults and youth participating in parish ministries and community outreach programs that interact with youth or vulnerable adults must complete Safe Environment Training. This training can be taken online or in person, and is free of charge. COVID-19 training, a newer requirement for all volunteers, can be fulfilled online. Please complete a volunteer waiver as well. See below for more information.
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NEW COVID-19 TRAINING
All volunteers must complete a COVID-19 training session prior to returning to volunteer at a parish, school or other Diocesan location. This includes everyone who helps with outdoor Mass or any other activity on the church premises. Thank you for your volunteer efforts and dedication to keeping all of us at St. Anthony Church compliant and safe.
- View and listen to the COVID-19 Diocese of San José Reopening Plan PowerPoint presentation. English | Spanish | Vietnamese
- Complete the certificate of completion form by clicking on the link below or using the link referenced at the end of the presentation. Please make sure to include your parish or school location on this form. Volunteer Completion Form
Additionally, all volunteers are kindly asked to download and complete this Volunteer Activity Waiver Form and turn it in to the parish office as soon as possible. EMAIL
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SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING AND RENEWAL
Safe Environment Training is mandatory for diocesan clergy, employees and active volunteers working with youth or vulnerable adults. It must be completed during the employee onboarding process or prior to volunteer participation and must be renewed every three (3) years. The VIRTUS® online training course – Protecting God’s Children – provides flexible accessibility and is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Korean languages. Volunteers and employees who serve in homebound ministries, bringing the Eucharist to the sick, or serve with vulnerable adults are required to take the combined training course – Protecting God’s Children & Vulnerable Adults – which incorporates the Protecting God’s Children training material. Please contact the Parish Office if you have any questions. If it is time to renew your certification, please complete it before the end of March 2023.
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Training for Students
Youth between the ages of 13 up to their 18 birthday, must complete the VIRTUS® Healthy Relationships for Teens online training course for employment or volunteer service eligibility. Training must be renewed every 2 years to maintain eligibility up to 18 years of age. Once the teen reaches 18 years of age, they are required to take the adult training programs in order to continue their service. Use the link below to register, and follow instructions to commence online training. A certificate will be generated upon successful completion. Live, in-person training may also be available; check schedule at botton of the linked page for details.
Course: Healthy Relationships for Teens
REGISTER: ONLINE TRAINING
LEARN MORE: LIVE TRAINING SCHEDULE
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Recognizing Boundaries
- Understanding the Warning Signs of Adults: As caring adults, we can create a safer world when we work together as a community. This includes maintaining an awareness of the behavior of all adults within our programs and ministries, including our own. Boundaries are healthy limits, or lines that separate our personal space, emotions and behaviors from others. Children, especially, are harmed when their boundaries are violated—regardless of whether it is intentional or not. Learn more about Understanding the Warning Signs of Adults in English / Spanish.
- Setting Physical Boundaries: Helping children understand that they have the right to “Tell people ‘NO’!’” if anyone tries to hurt them or touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable is an important, though sometimes difficult, task. But establishing boundaries around touch is integral to keeping kids safe. Use these tips to help guide children and other adults when setting the norms and boundaries. Tips for Setting Physical Boundaries in English / Spanish.
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