Called to Protect

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE MET YOUR VOLUNTEER/WORK REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR.

To volunteer or work (four times or more in one year with minors) in St. Clare’s church, school, or preschool communities throughout the year, you must have completed ALL of the following Archdiocesan requirements. For specific details and instructions, carefully review Called to Protect Requirements.pdf. Contact Jean DeLaney, jean@saintclarechurch.org, (503) 244-1037 ext. 104 with questions or concerns.

Called to Protect Video Training
The Archdiocese of Portland requires all St. Clare clergy, employees, and volunteers to attend a video showing of its “Called to Protect” safe environment educational program. Attendance is recorded and entered into a database. You will be mailed a certificate of participation. Contact Jean DeLaney at the Parish Office jean@saintclarechurch.org, (503) 244-1037, ext. 104, or check the Archdiocesan web site for a current schedule. The required yearly updates are available online for subsequent years following the initial training. Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of all our children.

Archdiocese of Portland — Volunteer Background Check Form
To volunteer in any capacity at St. Clare school, every volunteer must have completed the Archdiocesan background check process and received a certification card as well as a Called to Protect participation certificate. Background check processing may cost $15 per application. Please complete the background check form and submit it in the school office.