Why VIRTUS?
Volunteers are a vital part of the NCA community—supporting everything from field trips to classroom help. All registered families are asked to complete 20 service hours each year, and many of these opportunities involve working directly with students.
To volunteer with children, you must be VIRTUS-compliant, as required by the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is our responsibility as parents and caregivers to ensure a safe environment for our children & youth. This 1-hour (or less) training and required background check will allow you to participate in events and volunteer opportunities at NCA. Everyone who participates at NCA, including staff, faculty, coaches, and caregiver volunteers are required to complete this training every 3 years to stay compliant and submit a form every year after July 1 to remain in good standing to volunteer.
Resources for VIRTUS
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Read more about why VIRTUS training is an essential part of our community at NCA and how to get started.
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Create an account or log in to your account to get started.
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This document is an acknowledgment form for all Mandatory Reporters and must be completed every school year, renewing each July 1. It can be submitted to the front office or emailed to vgullo@ncaschools.com.
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To be completed for a new VIRTUS participant, or once every 3 years, to remain compliant.
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Fill out this form and return to the front office or email to vgullo@ncaschools.com.
Steps to complete VIRTUS training
- Create a VIRTUS account. Visit the VIRTUS website and select First-Time Registrant. If you already have a VIRTUS account, sign in here.
- Complete a background check. This is done within your VIRTUS account. Be sure to verify via the follow-up email.
- Submit a physical copy of the CANTS 689 Form to the school office.
- Attend a VIRTUS training session. Submit your completion certificate to the office (and keep a copy for yourself).
- Complete Mandated Reporter Training
- Turn in your certificate to the office. (No employer number is needed.)
- Submit the CANTS 22 Form to the school office.
- Sign the Standards of Behavior. This is done in your VIRTUS account.
