Volunteer

All volunteers must complete an application and comply with the Archdiocesan policy for the protection of children and youth.

Here at Our Lady of Sorrows we adhere strictly to the rules and guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Baltimore for the protection of children and youth.  Most of the necessary forms and materials are available below, and all of them are available at the Archdiocese website and in the parish office. 
If you have any questions regarding these policies, which are required of all our volunteers, please contact Jo Massino,  at the Parish Office 410-867-2059.  Hours:  Tue., Wed., & Fri.: 11:00 - 4:00 and Thur.:  9:00 - 4:00

We encourage all parents of Faith Formation students to take the training and submit the necessary forms to be certified for substantial contact with children.   The process can take up to a week so it's better to do it now even if you're not planning to volunteer.  Then there will be no problem if something comes up and you want to help.

 Print version of Procedures for Volunteers (PDF)

Before you can serve as a volunteer you must:

  1. Review A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children & Youth

  2. Review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

  3. Complete and sign an Application for Volunteer Service.  References are not required if you will not have substantial contact with children.


If you are 18 years or older and will have substantial contact with children you must also:

  1. Complete the required training regarding childabuse and protection of children.  See below to train online, or make other arrangements by contacting the parish office.

  2. Supply three (3) references on the volunteer application

  3. Complete and sign Volunteer Criminal History Screening Consent Form (must be done every five years)

  4. Sign the Policy Compliance Verification Form when all requirements have been met.


Or if you are 14 to 17 years old and will have substantial contact with children you must also:

  1. View a video entitled “Worthy of the Call” which can be arranged by contacting the parish office.

  2. Supply three (3) references on the volunteer application

  3. Sign the Policy Compliance Verification Form when all requirements have been met.

Online Training:  Click Here to go to the STAND training website
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The Responsible Administrator and Screening Coordinator will confirm that these procedures have been completed by all volunteers.  If an applicant fails or refuses to complete any part of the screening procedures, then he/she cannot serve as a volunteer.  The Responsible Administrator informs the individual that he/she cannot begin or continue his/her volunteer service until he/she has complied with all procedures.

Opportunities to volunteer are listed on the Ministries page