We are so thankful for our volunteers.
Our school runs on the time our families give. Before you can serve with students, the Diocese of Oakland asks every volunteer to complete the VIRTUS 'Protecting God's Children for Adults' online training and be fingerprinted. Here's exactly how to do both.
Training first,
then fingerprinting.
- 01
Complete the training
Every volunteer must create a VIRTUS account at Virtus.org and complete the safe environment with mandated reporter training through VIRTUS Online. Register an account, select Organization - Oakland, CA (Diocese), and work through the course. Under SB 848 this training must now be renewed annually. Email your completion certificate to Mrs. Castaing at ecastaing@csdo.org.
- 02
Prepare the Live Scan form
Approved vendors have the forms, or you can download and print the Request for Live Scan Service form below. Ask the vendor to write "Our Lady of Grace School" on the form and bring a photo ID.
- 03
Get fingerprinted
Call an approved Diocese of Oakland vendor below for an appointment and identify yourself as a member of the Diocese so you are not charged a rolling fee. Bring a photo ID; the vendor has the forms.
- 04
You're cleared to serve
Once your training and clearance are on file with the school office, you can sign up for classroom help, field trips, athletics, events, and everything in between.
California SB 848,
the Safe Learning Environments Act.
Enacted in 2025, SB 848 establishes additional requirements for all school employees and volunteers designed to prevent and respond to misconduct and child abuse. Diocese of Oakland schools are strengthening existing Safe Environment policies accordingly. In order to volunteer with children, adults must complete all of the following:
- 01Create a VIRTUS account at Virtus.org
- 02Live Scan fingerprint clearance recorded in VIRTUS prior to volunteering with children
- 03Complete the annual safe environment with mandated reporter training in VIRTUS
- 04Negative TB test or TB risk assessment questionnaire
Our principal and Safe Environment coordinator are responsible for ensuring all components of the Diocesan Safe Environment and SB 848 requirements are met before volunteers work with students. From a letter by Dr. Andrew T. Currier, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Oakland.
Download the SB 848 letter (PDF)Where to get
fingerprinted.
Volunteers and employees may print at any of these Diocese of Oakland vendors without a rolling fee. Call for an appointment, identify yourself as a member of the Diocese, ask the vendor to write Our Lady of Grace School on the form, and bring a photo ID. Vendors have the forms.
Western Notary Services
Alameda
510-545-8006Call for an appointment and if you have any questions.
Village Post and Parcel
San Lorenzo
510-278-8744Call for an appointment and if you have any questions.
Livermore Live Scan
4047 First Street, Suite 208, Livermore, CA 94550
925-447-7226Call for an appointment.
Sites are billed as normal - $38 for volunteers and $98 for employees. The volunteer is responsible for paying this fee once they complete their fingerprinting. Payment can be made on the OLG Zeffy payment page. Vendors not on the approved list charge a rolling fee in addition to the Safe Environment administrative fee. Appointments can also be made at the chancery, and on-site printing at the school can be arranged at no extra charge when a Diocese vendor is used.
Bring a photo ID to your appointment.
The Request for Live Scan Service form is already filled in with the Diocese of Oakland agency details. Print all pages, complete your applicant information, and hand it to the vendor, or use the forms available from an approved vendor.
Open the Live Scan PDFFind an opportunity.
Current families can browse and sign up for volunteer opportunities and track hours in the Parent Portal.
Open the volunteer boardCome see what we're building.
Tours, Open Houses, and shadow days are the best way to meet the families you'd be serving alongside.