Volunteers will need to either have done fingerprints in the last 5 years, OR do an on-line background check with SELECTION.COM.
Yes, beginning January 1, volunteers in Virtus will be able to click on a tab within Virtus (like the existing “tools” or “training” tabs). From there, the volunteer will be able to initiate the background check.
Within VIRTUS, you can choose more than one location. Changing or adding locations will not impact your requirements once you’ve completed a background check with SELECTION.COM.
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.
The local Safe Environment Coordinator will need to run a “Master Report” in VIRTUS in order to see who is “clear.” At this time, though, you will not get email notices.
