As part of the volunteer ministry application, you must also consent to Criminal Background Check evaluation. If you have not already done so, you will need to complete an Authorization for Release for Information form and submit it as well. After this applicatoin and background check are evaluated, an interview will be scheduledwith the leader of your selected ministry. All volunteers participating in an official ministry in a Parish/School are required to attend a Keeping Children and Youth Safe Session, and agree in writing to abide by the Diocesan Code of Conduct & Behavior Standards for All Clergy, Religious and Lay Ministers.