PARENT RESOURCES : VOLUNTEERING

Sacred Heart Cathedral School offers many different ways to get involved at the school. All volunteers and all employees of the school and parish who are in contact with children are required to attend a VIRTUS training session and to complete online training bulletins.

The Diocese of Knoxville’s program for the protection of children and youth is based on training developed by VIRTUS and is offered regularly throughout the diocese. A three-hour seminar for adults, “Protecting God’s Children,” is required for parish and school employees and regular volunteers in contact with children and is also recommended for parents and grandparents.

The following 2007 training sessions are
available at the following locations:

• Sacred Heart Cathedral
  All sessions will be held in the Shea Room
  Tuesdays at 7:00 PM, August 21, September 18, October 30
  Thursday at 7:00 PM, January 17, 2008
  
• St. Mary Church, Johnson City
  All sessions will be held in St. Ann's Hall
  Tuesday at 6:30 PM on September 11
  Saturday at 9:30 AM on October 6
  
• St. Dominic Church, Kingsport
  Sunday at 11 AM on September 16
  

To register or learn more, visit VIRTUSOnline.org.

SHCS Volunteering Opportunities

• First Aid Clinic-assist school nurse Cora Nabozniak
• First Impressions- meet and greet visitors at the welcome desk in the front entrance
• Maroon Lagoon – assist in the cafeteria during lunch hours
• Homeroom Moms/Dads – assist your child’s teacher throughout the year with parties and other activities
• Staff Appreciation Days – make food and assist for faculty functions
• Volunteer Coaches – parents devote time to coach several SHCS sports teams
• Home and School Association – parent organization to serve as liaison between school, students and parents.
• Classroom Volunteers – work with your child’s teacher on special projects or stations.

Parent Volunteer - First Impression