Volunteering at Providence

Sharing Your Gift of Time & Talent

Providence Academy is blessed by the generous and enthusiastic support of parent volunteers. Volunteering is a wonderful way to connect with parents and share in the spirit of Providence Academy. It is also a special opportunity to support your children, faculty, and the Providence community.

There are many opportunities to volunteer your time during the school day, evening hours, and even on weekends. Please take a moment to view the opportunities listed below and sign up for the event or events that best fit your schedule.

Descriptions and additional details for various volunteer opportunities are listed below, as well as additional information about what is required in order to volunteer, including registering for or updating your VIRTUS training. We are so grateful for your willingness to share your gifts of time and talent!

New Volunteers (Account Set Up)

Dear New PA Volunteer:

We kindly thank you for working with us and keeping our children safe!  All employees and volunteers who interact with minors are required to complete and maintain safe environment credentials through the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. You may be assured that Providence Academy is concerned with keeping your information private. Any confidential background check information is not made available to staff here beyond Mrs. Estoista, our Business Manager, and it is held in the strictest confidence.  

Total Time Commitment: Approximately 95 minutes 

Go to the VIRTUS website: www.virtusonline.org 

Click First Time Registrant 

Click Begin the Registration Process 

!Select Your Organization: Carefully choose St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN (Archdiocese) 

! Enter your full legal name. Do not use nicknames or punctuation. 

! Primary location: Providence Academy

! Carefully read and follow the instructions on the website in the order presented. 

1) Complete the Code of Conduct. (Approx 5 mins)

2) Complete the Background Check application. (Approx 15 mins)

° The application will open on The McDowell Agency website. ° Social Security Number (SSN) is required. ° Click “NEXT” at the end of each step to proceed. ° The final step asks you to “Submit,” and a message will appear on the screen confirming the application has been successfully submitted.

° Click Return to VIRTUS to begin your online training module. 

3) Complete Safe Environment Training (approximately 75 minutes). 

Questions? Contact PA Safe Environment Coordinator:

Technical Tips: *Do not use a cell phone or tablet. Use Chrome web browser from a computer *Do not log in on multiple devices. If you change devices, log out completely and restart the first device.  *Allow pop-ups. Enable Adobe Flash Player and Javascript *Do not close tabs until instructed. *Do not use the “page back” or “page forward” buttons on the web browser.  *Only use the buttons on the screens, such as “Continue,” “Next,” and “Previous.”  *Fast-forwarding the training module will cause the module to lock up and force you to start over. 

    Thank you so kindly for working with us and keeping our children safe! Feel free to contact me with any questions.

    Sincerely,

    Beth Trombley
    beth.trombleyprovidenceacademy.org
    2022-23 School Year

    Returning as a Providence Volunteer (Account Renewal)

      

    Dear Friend of Providence Academy,

    Thank you for keeping our children safe!  As you may know, Safe Environment online training is required in order to serve as an employee or volunteer at a Catholic School. This training must be updated every three years. Feel free to contact me with any questions:

    Instructions: 

    Go to the VIRTUS website and log in: www.virtusonline.org 

    To retrieve or reset your login information, click I NEED LOGIN HELP on the VIRTUS home page. If you are unable to access your existing VIRTUS account, contact PA’s Safe Environment Coordinator: . DO NOT create an additional/new account.

    View the square tiles on the Home screen and complete one, two, or all three assigned tasks: 

    1. Required Document: Code of Conduct (Approximately 5 minutes ) 
    2. Background Check (Approximately 10 minutes) ° The application will open on The McDowell Agency website. ° Social Security Number (SSN) is required. ° Click “Next” at the end of each step to proceed. ° The final page asks you to “Submit,” and a message appears on the final screen to confirm the application has been successfully submitted.   ° Click Return to VIRTUS to check for additional assignments. 

    You may be assured that Providence Academy is concerned with keeping your information private. Any confidential information is not made available to staff here beyond Mrs. Estoista, our Business Manager, and it is held in the strictest confidence. 

    1. Safe Environment Training Module (Approximately 30-35 minutes). 

    Technical Tips: Do not use a cell phone or tablet. *Use Chrome web browser from a computer. Do not log in on multiple devices. If you change devices, log out completely and restart the first device. Allow pop-ups. Enable Javascript. Do not close tabs until instructed. Do not use the “page back” or “page forward” buttons on the web browser.      Only use the buttons on the screens, such as “Continue,” “Next,” and “Previous.” Fast-forwarding the training module will cause the module to lock up and force you to start over.

    Thank you so kindly for working with us and keeping our children safe! Feel free to contact me with any questions!

    Beth Trombley

    2022-23 School Year

    College Day 2024: Parent Volunteer Help

    Calling Parent Volunteers for our Annual College Day (April 17, 2024)!

    2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities

    Parent Parties

    Get to know your child’s classmate’s parents! Host a party for parents in your child’s grade.

    Flowers for Mary

    Provide fresh flowers (from the garden or store) for Mary. Vases will be provided by the Statue of Mary. 

    Eucharistic Adoration

    Sign up for a weekly Holy Hour in gratitude for our God who has blessed us so abundantly.

    Additional volunteer opportunities for the 2023-2024 school year will be available soon.
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