Medium Risk

Medium Risk

Position Descriptions
Forms for Volunteer Screening

Below is a listing of of the different group/ministry opportunities that are medium risk:

Parish Finance/Administrative Committee
Accountability Pastor
Purpose of Ministry A consultative body which advises the pastor on financial and fiscal matters in the administration of the parish
Participant Group Parish
Activities and Responsibilities Assist the pastor in the preparation of the annual budget for distribution in the parishReview annual financial reports, that are made to the Chancery Study parish revenues and make recommendations to the pastor for maintaining or increasing revenuesRecommend financial policies for the parish, in keeping with the policies of the diocesan finance and legal officesProvide consultation on the financial feasibility and projected resources to support parish projectsAttend meetings and orientations and to keep information confidential
Skills and Qualifications Required Financial, administration or accounting skills Honesty and confidentialityGood communications, interpersonal and organizational skills Able to work as part of a team
Time commitment 6, 2 hour meetings annually
Duration 2 year term, renewable
Orientation Training Provided by the Pastor and the Diocesan Guidelines Following appointment
Support Supervision Evaluation Pastor and Diocesan Finance Office PastorBy Pastor annually
Risk Assessment Medium
Screening Procedures Provide a volunteer position description formFill out pre-printed yellow form  (No Police Check Required)Interview References checkedOrientation and training Supervisory checks
Parish Pastoral Council
Accountability Pastor
Purpose of Ministry To provide advice to the pastor on the needs of the parish, ministries within the parish, parish events and activities.
Participant Group The parish
Activities and Responsibilities Provide input and advise on all aspects of parish life to the Pastor Make recommendations that will improve the parishAttend scheduled meetings and activities planned by the council Maintain confidentiality of issues and meetingsMust read and become familiar with the constitution
Skills and Qualifications Required Must be elected by the parish or appointed by the pastor
Time commitment 2 hours, 8 times per year for meetings plus additional time for planned activities
Duration Elected members -3 year termAppointed members-1 year term renewable to 3 years
Orientation Training Provided at first meetingNew members provided with copies of the constitution
Support Supervision Evaluation Pastor Pastor By pastor
Risk Assessment Medium
Screening Procedures Provide a position description formFill out pre-printed yellow form  (No Police Check Required)Interview Reference checkOrientation and training