Volunteer
STEWARDSHIP HOURS
Our stewardship hours requirement is a vital part of our school community and mission. Each family is required to complete a total of 40 stewardship hours throughout the year. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with our school and parish community while supporting our shared goals.
Here are a few important details regarding the stewardship hours:
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Service Options: Families can earn these hours by volunteering at either the school or the church. We encourage you to participate in events, assist in classrooms, help with maintenance, or lend a hand at church functions.
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Financial Contributions: In addition to service hours, you may also fulfill up to 10 hours of the requirement through financial donations of $15 or more. We appreciate your generosity in supporting our school and parish initiatives.
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Finding Opportunities: To help you identify volunteer opportunities, please visit OnVolunteers, our online platform where you can find a variety of options to suit your interests and availability.
We are grateful for your commitment to our community and your support in fostering a nurturing environment for our children. If you have any questions or need assistance in finding volunteer opportunities, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office.
VIRTUS Safe Environment Training
Training Requirements
The Archdiocese of Seattle has had a long commitment to the protection of children, youth, and vulnerable adults. As a part of that commitment, the Archdiocese established the Safe Environment Program, which is aimed at eradicating the tragedy of abuse in our society.
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A major part of the Safe Environment Program is training that is required for all Church and School Personnel. Church and School Personnel includes church and school employees and all volunteers who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults. If you are involved in ministry/volunteering with any of these groups, please read the training requirements outlined below. If you are unsure whether you need to complete any training, please contact the school.
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Initial Training
All new church and school personnel and volunteers are required to complete the Protecting God’s Children classroom training. It is the policy of St. Michael Parish that this training must be completed by volunteers who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults.
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Please register for the class of your choice at virtusonline.org. Click on “Registration” and simply follow the prompts. There are in-person workshops or an individual at-home online option at the bottom of the list, “Protecting God’s Children” (online training). You will also be required to complete a background check authorization and assent to Safe Environment policies upon registration.
You will see a listing of available classes. You will choose “Seattle, WA (Archdiocese)” as your organization.​
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If you do not have internet access, you may come to the school to complete your registration. Please schedule a time with the school office.
Periodic Updates
After you attend an initial training course, you will be required to complete an online every two years. You will receive a notification from the Archdiocese when your online training is due.
For more information or for assistance creating a VIRTUS account, please call Mona Bishop at the parish at (360) 292-7141 or mbishop@saintmichaelparish.org