Volunteer Information

Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer at Archbishop Spalding High School. As you know, Archbishop Spalding and the Archdiocese of Baltimore have a commitment to maintaining the trust of the faithful by providing our children and youth with safe environments characterized by healthy relationships. With our longstanding commitment in mind, all parishes and archdiocesan Catholic schools use VIRTUS, a training and compliance management system utilized by more than 90 dioceses across the country. VIRTUS has worked with the Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Child & Youth Protection to customize training tailored to our policies and to Maryland law.

New Volunteers

New Volunteers must register an account on VIRTUS, consent to a background check, complete Protecting God’s Children 3.2 training, and submit three (3) completed Electronic Volunteer Reference Check Forms.

Click here to access the instructions for registering on VIRTUS and completing additional online requirements.

New Volunteers must register an account on VIRTUS (put Instructions link here - it's already on the page)
Consent to a background check
Complete Protecting God’s Children 3.2 Online Training
Submit three (3) completed Electronic Volunteer Reference Check Forms Click here for the Volunteer Reference Check Form

The reference check form must be completed electronically by entering the appropriate information in each field. Please provide the reference check form to each of your three (3) references – references must be at least 18 years of age. Family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc., may be a reference contact. Please submit completed forms to Amy Babst at babsta@spaldinghs.org. Or, completed forms may be mailed to:

Archbishop Spalding High School

Attn: Amy Babst

8080 New Cut Road

Severn, MD 21144

FAQ’s for VIRTUS Training

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Q: I need to get trained in VIRTUS, how do I get started?

You’ll first need to create a VIRUS account. Here is the link: VIRTUS® Online (virtusonline.org). Click on First Time Registrant, Begin the Registration Process, select Baltimore from the drop down menu. If you haven’t created an account previously, you’ll need to identify a User ID and Password.
Q: Once I complete the training, what do I do next?

Send an email to Amy Babst, the Archbishop Spalding VIRTUS Coordinator, at babsta@spaldinghs.org to verify the completion and receipt of all paperwork.
Q: I have a security clearance through the government, do I still need to complete VIRTUS Training?

Yes. You must still watch the training video, submit your references, and do a background check.
Q: If I completed training through the Archdiocese of Washington, does that suffice?

No. The training must be completed through the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Q: I have completed training through AACPS or another local school system. Do I still need to complete VIRTUS?

Yes. All volunteers must be cleared through the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
Q: How long is my training active for?

5 years. If you have questions about your status, please get in touch with Amy Babst at babsta@spaldinghs.org to check on your expiration date.

Volunteer Information

FAQ’s for VIRTUS Training

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Q: I need to get trained in VIRTUS, how do I get started?

Q: Once I complete the training, what do I do next?

Q: I have a security clearance through the government, do I still need to complete VIRTUS Training?

Q: If I completed training through the Archdiocese of Washington, does that suffice?

Q: I have completed training through AACPS or another local school system. Do I still need to complete VIRTUS?

Q: How long is my training active for?

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