Safe Environment Training

Diocese of Phoenix Safe Environment Information

The Diocese of Phoenix and St. John Vianney Catholic Parish and School are committed to providing a safe environment where we value and honor every individual as created in the image and likeness of God. The role of the Safe Environment Training (SET) program is to cultivate a culture of prevention and safety within our school, to educate and inform about safety protocols and practices, and to be a resource to our families on safe environment issues. ALL volunteers are required to complete the Safe Environment training annually and comply with Safe Environment before volunteering in a ministry, including volunteering at all school events.

Click the link, or copy and paste the link into an internet browser.
https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org

The Safe Environment Training year opens on July 1, 2025.  Volunteers must complete the process no later than December 30, 2025.  Article 4 of the Diocese of Phoenix Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors requires the following.

  • Foundation SET Class or Online Renewal (yearly)
  • Submission of Volunteer Application, Code of Ethics, and proof of Fingerprint cards (coaches, club leaders, other ministries)
  • Face-to-Face Interview
    • The interview window is July 15th through October 15th. No exceptions.
    • Contact the school office to schedule your interview after you have confirmed that your background check has cleared.
  • Fingerprint Card (level 1)
  • Background Checks (fee $19.00, to be paid in the school office)

RETURNING VOLUNTEERS

  1. Sign in to your account at https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org/.
    1. If you forgot your User ID (FirstName.LastName.dop) and your password, you can reset it by entering your email address. 
    2. If you are having problems logging in, please contact the school office.  Please do NOT create a new account.
  2. Look for the Renewal Safe Environment Online Training for the current year, then click the Start button.
  3. Please make sure to watch the video to the end.
  4. After the video, you will scroll and follow the prompts to complete the course.
  5. You can download and/or print your certificate upon completion.

NEW VOLUNTEERS

  1. Create a new account on the CMG website:  https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org/.
    1. Please use your legal name and your Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN).
    2. Enter all requested information, including your address, phone number, driver’s license information, preferred language, and volunteer role.
    3. When asked for “Site,” please choose St. John Vianney School – GOODYEAR, AZ.
  2. Once your account is created, sign in and go to your Dashboard. The dashboard will list all the training available, including required and optional classes.
  3. Look for the class:  Initial Online FOUNDATION Application, “Safe Haven- It’s Up to You” videos, Take-away Packet & Background Check.
  4. Click the Start button.
  5. Please make sure to watch the video to the end.
  6. After the video, you will scroll and follow the prompts to continue the process.
  7. You will enter information for a background check (required for all volunteers).  It will take at least 7 to 10 business days to complete the background check.
  8. Once you have completed the training AND your background check has cleared, you will call the school office to schedule your interview.
    1. The interview window is July 15th through October 15th. No exceptions.
    2. Required for all volunteers.
    3. The meeting will be online.

STUDENT VOLUNTEERS (13 to 17 years old)

  • All student volunteers must complete the Safe Environment process (training and interview) for minors before volunteering on campus.
  • Student’s High School ID is required.
  • Volunteer service must be approved one week before the volunteer service date. 
  • Service hour logs will be signed upon completion of the volunteer time.
  • Please call the School Office to schedule an appointment for the training and interview.