In order to volunteer with students at our school each volunteer will need to take a Protecting God's Children class, which can be completed online, and be fingerprinted at an approved location. Please see the document below for detailed instructions. Also, scroll down for important links and forms.

Volunteer Requirements

As a private school, we rely on and very much appreciate our volunteers. With that, there are requirements we must follow for any adults working with children. These are either mandated by the Diocese of Reno or the State of Nevada.

We encourage all volunteers and parents to get an early start on completing the requirements, so that when opportunities arise, you will be eligible to volunteer.

Requirements

• The Diocese of Reno requires that all volunteers take the Protecting God’s Children class and associated background check. These are administered by an organization called Virtus. Begin by following this link or following the link under the Parents tab. You will complete a background check application and view a series of videos with questions. After the initial training, a notice will be emailed each month to read a bulletin and answer a question related to the article. You will need to stay current with these bulletins.
• Complete an Adult Volunteer Application Form. This will be reviewed by the principal and be kept on file.
• The State of Nevada (NRS 394.155) requires that ALL volunteers supervising students be fingerprinted. We require the Livescan form of fingerprinting. Locations and their requirements are below.
  • Required Forms:

There are three forms required to process a volunteer’s fingerprint background check.

1. Fingerprint Background Waiver
2. RCBR Fingerprint Request Form
3. VECHS Waiver

• Bring a photo ID, payment, and the Fingerprint Request Form to the fingerprint appointment. Bring the Fingerprint Request Form and the two waiver forms to the school office after the fingerprint appointment. Links to forms are below. Fingerprinting is valid for 5 years.

Fingerprinting

Even if you have been fingerprinted with another organization or agency, unless you hold a current Nevada teaching certificate or substitute teacher license, you will need to be fingerprinted for our organization.

You can visit one of the three locations below to have Livescan fingerprinting done. These are currently the only three locations we are authorized to use.

State of Nevada Records, Communication and Compliance Division (RCCD)

Appointment required – takes about a week for an appointment

333 W. Nye Lane, Carson City 89706

775-684-6262

Please bring cashier’s check or money order in the amount of $32.75. It may be possible to pay by credit card but be aware there is an additional fee, currently 91 cents. Please check to make sure when making your appointment.

Fingerprinting Express

Walk in or call for an appointment

5000 Smithridge Dr. Ste A-9, Reno, NV 89502

775-322-5587

Walk ins welcome, appointments preferred. Open Monday through Saturday. Cost is $70 and they accept cash, debit and credit.

Diocese of Reno Chancery Office

Appointment required

290 S. Arlington Ave, Reno, NV 89501

775-326-9410

Open Monday through Friday 9:00 – 4:30 PM. Cost is $40.

Protecting God's Children link

Fingerprint Form - Volunteer

Fingerprint Background Waiver

VECHS Waiver

State of Nevada Fingerprint Background Check Requirements Memo