What is screening ?

Screening is an ongoing 10-step process designed to identify any person (volunteer or staff) who may harm children or vulnerable adults.

Volunteer screening serves two main purposes:

• to create and maintain a safe environment ;
• to ensure an appropriate match between volunteer and task.

Though a relatively new concept, volunteer screening is being adopted by a growing number of faith communities.  The process includes assessing risk, writing position descriptions, discerning the suitability of an individual for a given task, providing training and, when necessary, modifying the setting and arrangement of the task.

To learn more on the Ontario Screening Initiative, click on www.volunteer.ca

• History of Process
• Glossary of Terms
• 10 Safe Steps
• Diocesan Policy
• Diocesan Volunteer and Employee Forms
• Rights and Responsibilities of Volunteers
• Volunteer Recognition Ideas