Each family is required to complete 40 hours of Volunteer Service Hours per school year (20 for part-time PK families). 

Any activity that involves working with students requires completion of the ADW Virtus Child Protection Program. Please contact Mrs. Muldoon at admissions@olsss.org with questions about the Virtus Program.

Volunteering at OLSS

  • ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON CHILD PROTECTION PROGRAM

    ​Anyone wishing to volunteer at the school is required by the Archdiocese of Washington to complete ALL 5 STEPS of the VIRTUS Child Protection Program before they may volunteer:


    1. Create a VIRTUS account online at http://www.virtus.org

    NOTE: You must complete the Live training class within 60 day of creating your Virtus account or your account will be deleted by the ADW Office of Child & Youth Protection.

    2. Complete a Volunteer Application Form and submit it to the School Office

    3. Complete the "Protecting God's Children" online training on the Virtus website. 

    4. Read the ADW Child Protection Policy Booklet, sign and submit the Acknowledgement Form  to the School Office.

    ​5. Make an appointment to have your fingerprints taken at an ADW-approved location. Please complete the online Livescan Pre-Registration Application in advance, and bring two forms of ID; one with a photo. ​

    OLSS uses Safe Hire Solutions; contact them to make an appointment: http://www.safehiresolutions.com/ The fee is $70.


    Once all steps have been completed and the fingerprints/background check have cleared (typically two weeks after having them done), you may begin volunteering.

    Please email OLSS's Virtus Coordinator with any questions: Mrs. Muldoon: muldoonc@olsss.org

To view details about volunteering activities and events and to record your volunteer service hours, please visit our Track It Forward site:

Track it Forward Website

BAKE SALE DONATIONS are calculated as follows:

  • ​1 cake = 1 volunteer service hour 

  • 1 batch of cookies (3 to 5 dozen) = 1 volunteer service hour

  • 1 batch of cupcakes (2 to 3 dozen) = 1 volunteer service hour 

  • 2 loaves of bread (e.g. banana bread) = 1 volunteer service hour

  • 2 jars of homemade jelly/jam/preserves = 1 volunteer hour

Home & School Association (HSA)

Our Lady Star of the Sea's Home & School Association (HSA) is a non-profit organization whose membership includes all parents & guardians and staff of Our Lady Star of the Sea School.

HSA MISSION STATEMENT

HSA's mission is to support Our Lady Star of the Sea School through fundraising efforts; to promote open communication and understanding between the parents and staff; and to support school and family social interaction. Our efforts serve to enhance and maximize the education of every child while aiding them in achieving their highest potential.​

HSA Committee Members may be contacted through the email address olsss.hsa@gmail.com