Volunteers

Next Volunteer Orientation: Fall 2010

The Simcoe County District School Board values and encourages the participation of volunteers in schools. Volunteering supports school programs and initiatives for students. The Board has a responsibility to provide safe and secure working and learning environments for all students, staff and volunteers. Currently, all SCDSB employees are required to submit a Criminal Records Check. This requirement is now being extended to all SCDSB volunteers. This requirement for volunteers received strong support during a recent school council consultation process and was approved by the Board on June 20, 2007.

Details:

Effective September 1, 2007:

• All new volunteers will be required to provide an original copy of a Criminal Records Check which includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening executed within the last six months, prior to beginning to volunteer.

• Current volunteers will be required to provide an original copy of a Criminal Records Check which includes a Vulnerable Sector Screening executed within the last six months, by December 31, 2007.

• The cost of the Criminal Records Check is the responsibility of the volunteer with an option for reimbursement if requested by the volunteer.

• Volunteers must complete an Offence Declaration annually after providing the original Criminal Records Check.

The work of school volunteers is a key component of school success. The Simcoe County District School Board sincerely thanks all parents, guardians and community members who generously donate their time in the service of public education.