Volunteer Screening Program :: Resource Manual

Resource Manual

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Strengthening the Caring Community
		Proceduces Manual

10 Safe Steps
	Step 1 - Determine the Risk
		High Risk Level Criteria
	Step 2 - Ministry Position Description
		Standard Ministry Position Descriptions (click the link for a listing of all Ministry Position Descriptions)
	Step 3 - Recruitment Procedures
	Step 4 - Volunteer Information Procedures
	Step 5 - Interviews Procedures
	Step 6 - Reference Check Procedures
	Step 7 - Criminal Record Check Procedures
	Step 8 - Orientation and Training Procedures
	Step 9 - Supervision and Minister Review Procedures
	Step 10 - Participant Follow-Up Procedures

Useful Tools
	Tips for Interviews
	Tips for Active Listening
	Sample Bulletin Inserts
	Sample Reflections
	Sample Commissioning Service
	Catholic Register Articles
	Taking the First Step...Ontario Screening Initiative Booklet
	Ontario Law and Social Policy - Implications for Screening
	Understanding Police Records Checks

These official Volunteer Screening Program forms are property of the Archdiocese of Toronto and must not be modified or altered in content or structure, however, additional information may be added on the form(s) where indicated.

Materials may be copied and distributed by Parish Volunteer Screening Committees as needed.