Protecting our young people is a top priority here at Our Lady of the Visitation. We adhere to the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Washington DC.
All volunteers and employees in the Diocese of Washington who have “significant contact with children” are required to complete the diocesan Child Protection Program, known as “Virtus.”
The How to Be Compliant with the Child Protection Policy
Step 1: (FOR NEW VOLUNTEERS)
Open and create a Virtus account.
This can be done at www.Virtus.org.
Follow the instructions on How to Register on Virtus
Complete appropriate application form
Step 2: Fill out an application with the parish Child Protection Coordinator
Step 3: Sign up for a Virtus Safe Environment training session.
Step 4:
Fingerprinting for Volunteers who have ONLY done electronic background check & NEW Volunteers
If you have NEVER been fingerprinted and are already VIRTUS certified you MUST be fingerprinted. You will no longer be in compliance and unable to volunteer with children if this isn’t completed.
Please contact Erin Clegg with any questions at eclegg@olvp.org or 301-948-5536.