Federal law and social policy

"There is no single source of law in Canada that governs screening. Criminal, civil, constitutional and administrative statutes are all relevant to those organizations and individuals who carry out screening. As well, the common law has clearly established that organizations providing programs and...

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Beyond the boomers : a guidebook for building an immigrant workforce in the nonprofit sector

Attracting, Recruiting and Retaining a diverse workforce. 

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Volunteer recruitment

Importance of volunteer recruiting, establishing a recruitment strategy, and recruitment techniques. 

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The screening handbook : tools and resources for the voluntary sector

"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 ...

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101 top tips to recognize volunteers

List from Volunteering Australia, published 2011 

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Building blocks for engaging newcomer volunteers : a guide for organizations

Also available in French under the title : Composantes fondamentales de l'engagement bénévole des nouveaux arrivants : guide à l'intention des organismes Table of contents :  Information about newcomers to Canada Volunteering patterns among newcomers Creating welcoming organizations...

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Composantes fondamentales de l'engagement bénévole des nouveaux arrivants : guide à l'intention des organismes

Disponible aussi en anglais sous le titre : Building blocks for engaging newcomer volunteers : a guide for organizations Renseignements sur les nouveaux arrivants au Canada Tendances en matière de bénévolat chez les nouveaux arrivants Création d'organismes accuillants Pratiques de...

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Initial screening tools

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The short course on screening protocol design

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Safe steps : a volunteer screening process

Also available in French

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