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The screening handbook : tools and resources for the voluntary sector

Publication Year

2012

Author(s)

  • Volunteer Canada

Topic

Keywords

  • Volunteers
  • Recruitment
  • Screening
  • Risk management
  • Volunteer management

Website URL

The screening handbook

Description

"Tools and resources to better match people and organizations, improve the safety and quality of programs in communities, and reduce risks and liability"

Table of contents:

  • Part I – Duty of Care 
  • Chapter 1 – Key Concepts 
  • Chapter 2 – Social Policy and Regulatory Framework 
  • Chapter 3 – Volunteers as Employees 
  • Chapter 4 – Information and Privacy 
  • Chapter 5 – Police Checks 
  • Part II – Standard of Care: Ten Steps to Screening 
  • Canadian Code for Volunteer Involvement 
  • 1. Assessment
  • 2. Position – Assignment 
  • 3. Recruitment 
  • 4. Application
  • 5. Interview 
  • 6. References
  • 7. Police Checks
  • 8. Orientation and Training
  • 9. Support and Supervision 
  • 10. Follow-up and Feedback 
  • Screening Checklist 
  • Glossary of Terms

Also available in French under the title : Guide sur le filtrage : outils et ressources pour le secteur bénévole

Publisher

Public Safety Canada

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