Diocese of Charlotte Forms and Policies for Volunteers:

The Diocese has new procedures for processing background checks.  You are now able to submit your background checks online when you create a Virtus account.  Virtus is also used to register for "Protecting God's Children" training.  Detailed registration instructions can be found in the documents section on this page in the file "Diocese of Charlotte Registration Instructions." 

In addition to completing the Background Check Release Form online, you will also be given the opportunity to read the "Code of Conduct for the Diocese of Charlotte" and sign it electronically online.  *Please note - if you prefer to submit paper copies of the "Background Release and Authorization" form and the "Safe Environment Acknowledgment" form, they can be found in the documents on this page.

The Volunteer Profile Form cannot be completed online.  Please print it from the documents section and return the completed form to the Parish office or drop it in the Office Mail Slot. 

Some exceptions:
If you already have a valid background check and only need to register for Protecting God's Children, choose "Yes" to the question "Have you completed a background check within the last 5 years within the diocese, parish or school?"

If you already have a Virtus account but need a new background check processed (for example, a five year recheck), please contact Mollie Anderson, Volunteer Coordinator, and she will arrange to have a background check prompt to appear on your Virtus account so you can complete it online.