Q. When do we notify volunteers that their approval is more than 5 years old and they now need to have this background check completed.

Volunteer coordinators will need to notify their volunteers that a background check is required.  Likewise, principals and pastors should notify their staff.  As of January 1, 2014, the background check will be required for anyone who has not had fingerprints or a background check done in the last 5 years.  Enforcement of this requirement and staying current with the VIRTUS bulletins will begin July 1, 2014.