Lead youth as they explore the Southwestern desert and God’s great love! We welcome volunteers of all ages, beginning with those entering 7th grade in 2022-2023.

Online Volunteer Registration is now closed.

If you would like to be put on the waiting list as a potential volunteer,

please contact the Faith Formation Office at 254-1595 x3080 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Important Volunteer Information – 

• Volunteer Training: We will be sending more information about this year's training opportunities by May at the latest. Be looking for more information.
• Set Up Days: Plan to join us on either June 22^nd or June 23^rd from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon.
• VBS Week: Monday, June 27^th arriving at 7:45 am. Tuesday through Friday, we ask that you arrive at 8:00 am. Everyone stays until preparation for the next day is completed (approximately 12:30 pm.)
• Plan on being at VBS Monday through Friday of VBS week. If you cannot commit to all 5 days but wish to serve, please don’t register online but contact us about the option of being a floater volunteer.
• There is a $5 fee for your volunteer t-shirt. (Waived if you are being fingerprinted this year.)
• All volunteers age 15 and up must 1) Go through the Diocese of Orlando fingerprinting process and 2) complete the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Training--all of which can be done in Melbourne itself!  See below for more information.
• Volunteer registration is available until all spots are filled (May 10, 2022 at the latest). Be sure to sign up quick for the limited spots! 

Ready to volunteer? Here’s the 2 Part Checklist

1. Register on the volunteer waiting list. Click here to print the volunteer registration form and returning it to the Faith Formation Office.
2. Print the COVID Waiver Form and the Waiver & Photo Release that applies to you and return completed forms to the Faith Formation Office. Registration is not be complete until step 2 is done. We do need the original signed copy for legal purposes rather than scanned documents. Thank you!
   1. Youth Volunteer (ages 18 and younger) Waiver & Photo Release
   2. Adult Volunteer Waiver & Photo Release

Questions? Contact Betsy Glasenapp the Director of Elementary Faith Formation at 254-1595 x3080 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Safe Environment Certification Instructions (revised 5/2021)

** All volunteers age 15 and up must 1) Go through the Diocese of Orlando fingerprinting process and 2) complete the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Training--all of which can be done in Melbourne itself! The cost for fingerprinting is $44.00.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a diocesan volunteer! Please note the Safe Environment Certification process consists of 2 Steps:

Step 1: Safe Environment video and quiz

Step 2: Fingerprinting

Begin by visiting  https://www.orlandodiocese.org/safe-environment/english/.

When the video is complete, read the Diocesan Standards of Conduct and agree to terms.  Proceed to quiz.

Enter the Entity Code provided by Ascension: ___ 26 ___ _ Choose your role/applicant type: volunteer. Click "next" to take the 20 question quiz.

If you pass, you may immediately download your certificate. Results will also be emailed to your diocesan entity and to the office of Human Resources. 

Once the Safe Environment Certification quiz is complete, a Fieldprint code will appear specific to your entity. Please copy or write down this Fieldprint code as you will need to enter it in the next step. If you fail the quiz, you will be directed to Step 1. You cannot sign up for a fingerprint appointment until you have completed the Safe Environment video and passed the quiz.

1: Safe Environment Video and Quiz

Step 1: Watch Safe Environment Certification video.

Step 2: When video is complete, read the diocesan Standards of Conduct and agree to terms. Proceed to quiz.

Step 3: Select parish/school/diocesan entity. Choose applicant type: volunteer, employee, vendor, clergy, or deacon. Complete 20 question quiz.

Step 4: Passing scores are 80% and above.

If you pass, you may immediately download your certificate. Results will also be emailed to selected diocesan entity and to the Human Resources Secretariat. A fieldprint code specific to that entity will appear on screen. You need this code for next step.

If you fail, you will be redirected to begin again at Step 1.

2: Fingerprinting

1. Visit fieldprintflorida.com to register for your fingerprinting appointment. You will need an email address for this part of the process.

If you do not have an email address, please contact the Safe Environment Coordinator in your diocesan entity  (parish/school office)  for assistance.

2. Please enter the Field print Code on the "Reason for Fingerprinting" screen when prompted.

3. Then complete Fieldprint registration and schedule your appointment.