Register Site & Event (RM) First Name* Last Name* Email* Username* Password* Password must be at least 7 characters long.Enter password again* Date of birth*Please provide your date of birth to verify your eligibility. Baptismal NamePlease enter your baptismal name. Biological sexMaleFemaleOther Contact Phone*provide contact phone number for emergency purpose. Local Chapter*Select an optionSt. Joseph-VancouverOur Lady of La Vang-SurreyFrancis Xavier Thuan-EdmontonVincent LIem-CalgarySamuel-SaskatoonBl Carlo Acutis-ReginaSt. Philip-MinhSt. Dominic Savio-MontrealSt. Joseph-OttawaSt. Thomas Thien-TorontoEmmanuel-North YorkSt. Therese Child Jesus-ScarboroughOur Lady of La Vang-MississaugaFrancis Xavier Can-HamiltonAnne Thanh-WindsorSelect 1 from the list VEYM Professional*Select an optionYouth Leader IYouth Leader IIYouth Leader IIIYouth Leader Instructor IYouth Leader Instructor IIOther Current Leadership RoleDescribe your current highest leadership role. Background Screening Status*Select an optionClearanceApplication in progressNot yet apply Clearance expired dateEnter expired date if Clearance status, or applied date if in progress status. Current Residence Address*Powered by GOOGLE MAPSStreet NumberStreet AddressCityStateCountryZip CodeProvide residence address for verification. I agreed to the terms and condition on sign up as VEYM member site. Code of Conduct for All HSTT/HT and Volunteers HSTT/HT and adult volunteers, who act in the name of the Catholic Church have special influence in the lives of the people to whom they minister. VEYM members in the Diocese and Archdiocese are called to treat others with respect and care whether on or off the parish grounds. HSTT/HT and adult volunteers must sign and agree to the Code of Conduct prior to service. General HSTT/HT and adult volunteers are required to: Always act in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic be competent, reliable, and avoid being alone with minors and vulnerable ensure that minors are properly take immediate action in situations where others are placing minors/vulnerable adults in danger or potentially risky situation report inappropriate conduct and suspected abuse to the pastor, parish screening coordinator or ministry supervisor; if it involves a priest/deacon, please contact the Archdiocese Delegate for receiving allegations relating to directly report suspected abuse of minors to designated civil refrain from drinking or being under the influence of alcohol while supervising minors; and Always wear appropriate and modest Boundaries HSTT/HT and adult volunteers are required to: maintain appropriate boundaries in ministerial relationships and work within the limits of their refrain from relating to minors as their ‘friend’ or ‘parent-figure’. ensure visibility by others if it is necessary to be alone with a minor, open doors, visibility through windows. obtain the approval of the pastor and the permission of the parents when hosting an off -site event involving minors. Communications Communications including verbal, handwritten, and electronic means will only be for reasons pertaining to the HSTT/HT and adult volunteer’s role. Physical Contact Physical contact shall be appropriate to the situation and age of the participant and only permissible if: it does not cause disproportionate or unnecessary stress or anxiety to the participant; and it is entirely and unambiguously non-sexual. Some examples of appropriate touch: Shaking a participant’s hand in greeting Holding hands in a prayer or song Short hugs / High five Corporal punishment is not acceptable at any time. Additional examples of inappropriate touch: Kissing a participant or coaxing him or her into kissing you Lengthy hugs or forceful frontal hugs Cuddling / Tickling / Lap-sitting Piggy-back rides / Wrestling Stroking a participant’s hair Touching buttocks or genital area Assistance with Toileting/Dressing Minors should not be assisted with toileting and/or dressing. If a situation arises (i.e.. accident or emergency) and assistance e is required, another person should be present. The situation should then be reported to the parent and/or coordinator. Transportation HSTT/HT and adult volunteer drivers should be a minimum of 19 years of age. receive permission of the minor or vulnerable adult’s parent/guardian, ensure that the coordinator has knowledge of the driving arrangement, and ensure that there is a third person in the If required to drive minors and vulnerable adults on a periodic basis, HSTT/HT and adult volunteers should submit a suitable Drivers’ Abstract and Volunteer Driver form to the Local Parish Screening Coordinator. Overnight Events/trips In parish, diocesan or VEYM event activities involving overnight stays, a minimum of two screened adults must be present. All overnight trips must have specific approval from the pastor of the local Parish. Harassment Every individual has the right to be free from harassment. Harassment is defined as objectionable conduct or comment, directed toward a specific person(s), which serves no legitimate work purpose, and has the effect of creating a humiliating, hostile or offensive environment. Confidentiality Confidentiality must always be respected unless disclosure is required for reasons of: participant parental or professional intervention and guidance; and/or legal Review and Disclosure If incidents of concern arise, employees/volunteers should review the situation with the pastor or VEYM ministry coordinator. Dealings between HSTT/HT and adult volunteers and participants must be open and transparent. If an unduly close relationship develops between an HSTT/HT and adult volunteers and participant, the situation must be disclosed to the pastor or VEYM ministry coordinator in local jurisdiction. Gifts Expensive gifts from participants are inappropriate and should not be accepted. In some situations, it is appropriate to accept tokens of appreciation. The receipt of gifts from participants should be disclosed to ministry coordinators. Use of VEYM (TNTT) and or Parish Name & Property Speaking in the name of the VEYM (TNTT) and or parish shall be avoided unless specifically authorized by the pastor to do so. VEYM (TNTT) and or Parish resources (for example, keys/computers, etc.) are only to be used for their authorized/ intended purposes. These resources must be adequately safeguarded and must not be shared without authorization from the local Parish’s Pastor. I understand that a breach of any of the above may lead to disciplinary action. I acknowledge that I may be subject to a screening interview, reference checking, a police record check and vulnerable sector search if I am working with minors/vulnerable adults. By submitting this form you confirm that you have read and understood our Privacy Policy.
