Volunteer Information

Requirements for All Spalding Volunteers

To ensure the safety of our community, all Spalding volunteers must be VIRTUS-compliant for the role: Volunteer WITH Substantial Contact with Children.

If you have already completed the Spalding volunteer process, please ensure your VIRTUS certification is up to date. VIRTUS requires renewal every five years; to verify your status, please email Lauren Derr at derrl@spaldinghs.org. If your VIRTUS certification is not up to date, you will not be allowed to volunteer.

New Spalding Volunteers

Before beginning your service, please complete all of the steps below. We recommend starting these steps well in advance of your first volunteer event, as this process can take time.

Please complete these steps, even if you have previously volunteered within the Archdiocese and are already VIRTUS-certified. Spalding must be added as a location, and your VIRTUS certification must be within the last 5 years. If your VIRTUS certification is not up to date, you will not be allowed to volunteer.

Steps to become a New Spalding Volunteer:

Complete our Spalding Volunteer Intent Form
Register an account on VIRTUS
- If you already have a VIRTUS account, please make sure all steps below have been completed in the last 5 years, and Spalding has been added as a location
Select Archbishop Spalding High School as the location
Select role of Volunteer WITH Substantial Contact with Children
Consent to a background check online
Acknowledgement of the following documents online:
- Code of Conduct for Church Personnel of the AOB
- A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
Complete Protecting God’s Children 3.2 training online
Upload and submit three (3) personal references online
Upload and submit any reference(s) for service and/or employment with any previous archdiocesan parish, school, or institution, if applicable, online
Send the Volunteer Reference Form to each of your references and have them return it directly to derrl@spaldinghs.org. This form is not automatically sent to your references
Wait for a confirmation email from Spalding to verify your VIRTUS Compliance and approval to volunteer

Please note: You may not begin volunteering until you receive a formal Approval to Volunteer notification from Spalding.

Click here to access the instructions for registering on VIRTUS and completing additional online requirements.

The reference information must be entered using the appropriate information in each field. Please provide the reference check form to each reference. Personal references must be at least 18 years of age. Family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors, etc., may serve as reference contacts. Please submit the completed forms to Lauren Derr at derrl@spaldinghs.org. Or, completed forms may be mailed to:

Archbishop Spalding High School

Attn: Lauren Derr

8080 New Cut Road

Severn, MD 21144

FAQ’s for VIRTUS Training

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

I need to get trained in VIRTUS, how do I get started?

You’ll first need to create a VIRTUS account. Here is the link: VIRTUS® Online (virtusonline.org). Click on First Time Registrant, Begin the Registration Process, and select Baltimore from the drop-down menu. If you haven’t created an account previously, you’ll need to identify a User ID and Password.
Once I complete the training, what do I do next?

Wait for a confirmation email from Spalding to verify your VIRTUS Compliance and approval to volunteer.” You may not start volunteering until you receive this email.
I have a security clearance through the government, do I still need to complete VIRTUS Training?

Yes. You must still watch the training video, submit your references, and do a background check.
If I completed training through the Archdiocese of Washington, does that suffice?

No. The training must be completed through the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
I have completed training through AACPS or another local school system. Do I still need to complete VIRTUS?

Yes. All volunteers must be cleared through the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
How long is my training active for?

5 years. If you have questions about your status, please contact Lauren Derr at derrl@spaldinghs.org to check your expiration date.

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Volunteer Highlights & Fun Facts

100+ Opportunities: Parents and guardians can volunteer at a wide variety of school events, service projects, athletics, arts performances, and fundraisers throughout the year.
Annual Impact: Spalding volunteers contribute thousands of hours each year, directly supporting students, faculty, and the campus community.
Diverse Roles: From organizing events and mentoring students to assisting on field trips and supporting athletics, there’s a way for every volunteer to get involved.
Community Builders: Volunteers help create memorable experiences, such as Open House, The Gala, dances, College Fair, and so much more.
Faith in Action: Many volunteer opportunities connect directly with the school’s Catholic mission, including service projects and campus ministry events.
Alumni Connections: Parents and guardians who volunteer often help strengthen ties with alumni and the broader Spalding community.
Leadership Opportunities: Volunteers can take leadership roles in organizing events, fundraising initiatives, and parent committees.