200 South Finley Ave
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
908-766-4774
Volunteer
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Thank you to all of our families that lend their time, talents, and support to volunteer for our events and activities!
There are many ways to help out throughout the year including but not limited to: Catholic Schools Week, Spring Fundraiser, Yearbook, Class Trip Chaperones, Individual Class Parties, and Playground Duty Volunteers.
Thank you in advance for your time and support!
Please be advised that you will need to complete these steps in order to volunteer at Saint James School.
For any specific questions on these opportunities or more, please either contact your child's class parent or a member of the HSA at: hsa@sjsbr.org
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Playground Volunteers
Thank you for your continued support on playground duty! We are so grateful for your time and know the kids are too.
If you're not already signed up and would like to help out, please click below or email Erin Sheehan sjsplaygroundreminder@gmail.com.
Click Here for Playground Calendar (Coming Soon) -
Volunteer Requirements
If you are an adult interested in volunteering at Saint James School in any capacity including but not limited to playground duty, class trip chaperone, classroom parent, CYM basketball or sports team coach, please review this information. In order to be in compliance with the Diocesan madate for all volunteers, four requirements must be fulfilled as part of a complete volunteer clearance. An overview is attached here. For detailed instructions, please see the information below.
All volunteers must submit the following documents:
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Get Fingerprinted for Criminal History Background Check
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A new fingerprint background check must be completed by the IdentoGo system. The cost is about $25.00. The IdentoGo fingerprint instructions are attached HERE. Then you may visit the IdentoGo website or call 1-877-503-5981. Follow the instructions on the first form; screen-by-screen instructions are also included in the link above. Enter the following Service Code: “2F1J3y”. This code is for volunteers only. When prompted, enter our school’s Contributor Case Number: MET 108. This number is critical to completing the fingerprint process. Please print your confirmation letter. At your fingerprint appointment, you will also receive a payment receipt from IdentoGo. You must provide the St. James School Background Coordinator with copies of both the IdentoGo payment receipt and the email fingerprint confirmation letter. Once fingerprinted, the criminal history approval letter from the State Police will be forwarded to the Diocese of Metuchen. It is then reviewed, tracked, and sent to the St. James School Background Coordinator to be kept on file with the remaining clearance documents. You are not considered an active volunteer until this final clearance is received and you are notified.
- The initial fingerprint background check expires every three years. At that time, volunteers are required to complete the Diocese of Metuchen criminal history "recheck" procedure. This process is now completed entirely online and must be initiated by the Saint James School Background Coordinator. Prior to any fingerprint expirations, volunteers will be contacted by Saint James School. This recheck process will keep your fingerprint background check valid for another three years. The fee for the recheck process is $12 and is paid online with the application.
- Attend a VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children for Adults training session
- There is no charge for this training and you only need to attend once. Volunteers are encouraged to read ongoing Virtus bulletins that come through email after attending the class. Visit www.virtusonline.org to register for a session at a site and time which is convenient for you. You can begin your search under "Metuchen, NJ Diocese." However, it is not required that you attend this class in the Diocese of Metuchen; any location is acceptable. Once you have completed Virtus training you are required to submit a copy of your Virtus Certificate to the St. James School Background Coordinator.
- Complete a Diocese of Metuchen Volunteer Application
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- School volunteers are required to complete a Volunteer Application Form. The application is attached HERE. This must be submitted to the Background Coordinator.
- Read the Code of Pastoral Conduct / Sign the Acknowledgement Form
Saint James School Background Coordinator Contact Information:
Carolanne Patetta
Administrative Assistant
Saint James School
cpatetta@sjsbr.org
908-766-4774 x223
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