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.
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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 Check
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Fingerprinting must be completed by the IdentoGo system. The cost is $24.05. The IdentoGo fingerprinting 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. 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. You will pay online; please keep your confirmation receipt. At your fingerprint appointment, you will receive a receipt from IdentoGo. You will also receive an email after the visit with a confirmation which includes a “PCN” tracking number. (Be sure to check your spam email folder if you don’t see this receipt in your inbox.) You must provide the St. James School Background Coordinator with copies of both the IdentoGo payment receipt and the email fingerprint confirmation letter which contains the PCN number. (The background coordinator will make copies if you are not able.) 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.
- Every three years after initial fingerprinting, volunteers are required to follow the Diocese of Metuchen Criminal History Rechecking Procedure. The fee for the recheck is $10 payable by cash or check made out to Saint James School. An ORIGINAL NJ State Police form SBI 212B (blue) must be completed and signed, authorizing the criminal history and release of information to the Diocese of Metuchen, Office of Child &Youth Protection. This blue form is available upon request from the SJS Background Coordinator.
- Attend a VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children training session
- There is no charge for this training. Visit www.virtusonline.org to register for a session at a site and time which is convenient for you. 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 attachedHERE. 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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