Stand Training

The Archdiocese of Baltimore requires that all school volunteers (age 14 and older) obtain child protection certification.  Volunteers under the age of 14 do not need to be certified but must be with a parent/guardian or other responsible adult at all times. 

STEP 1- Complete Volunteer Application (all volunteers, regardless of age, must include three references)- Click here for form

STEP 2- (ADULTS AGE 18 AND UP ONLY) Complete Volunteer Criminal History Screening Consent- Click here for form

STEP 3- Review Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth and the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel
In signing the “Application for Volunteer Services” form, you affirm that you have received and reviewed a copy of both the Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth and the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel.

STEP 4- STAND Safe Environment Training
A) Volunteers Age 18 and Up Must Complete the Online STAND Training.  Upon conclusion of the course, you will need to print and submit a certificate of completion.
*A username and password are required to access the online training.
Username:       stlouis
Password:        archbalt
The following link will take you to the appropriate Web site- Click here to begin
B) Volunteers Age 14-17 Must Complete an On-site Video Training entitled “Worthy of the Call”
    *Please call or email Mr. Victor Pellechia (contact information below) to arrange a time for a viewing of this video.  

STEP 5- Completed Forms
Please send all completed forms (Application, Criminal History Consent- for volunteers age 18 and up, & Training Video Certificate) to the Parish Office, Attn. Marianne Faulstich, STAND Coordinator. You may drop them off, mail them (12500 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 21029) or fax them in (410-531-6191).

OPTIONAL- DRIVING RECORD CHECK CONSENT FORM
This form must be completed by parents who would like to drive as part of service days, field trips, etc.
*NOTE- If you have any questions about what forms you may need to complete your volunteer file, please call (410-531-6664 x.235) or email Victor Pellechia (vpellechia@stlouisparish.org)