Lochearn School loves volunteers and invites you to take an active role in volunteering at our school. Requirements for Criminal Record Checks have changed. Kindly refer to the following information.
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⭑ CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK NOT REQUIRED:
- Volunteer is only assisting with a single event
- Volunteer will not be working with students out of direct supervision of school staff
- Examples: helping with food preparation during a special event, assisting with prepping materials in the staffroom, attending a field trip for skating (tying skates) – always with the large group
⭑ CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK REQUIRED:
- Volunteer is assisting with multiple events, requiring multiple visits in the school
- Examples: assisting with hot lunch program every week/month, doing one on one site words in the hallway every Friday
⭑ CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK (Including Vulnerable Sector Query) - Requirement for Grade 5 Ski Trip and Camping Trip
- Volunteer is working with individual or small groups of students on a regular basis without direct supervision
- Examples: coaching a team, attending an overnight trip or trip that is outside of school hours and they are responsible for students
How to apply: You must take two pieces of government issued identification, at least one must be a photo ID, showing you reside in the same community as the RCMP Detachment.
Cover letters are available from the office so there is no cost. Please be advised there is a waiting period for the completion of this check.
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If you require further clarification, please contact the office.