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B.C. Province to implement free criminal record checks for some volunteers

November 14, 2013 posted by Steve Brownstein

At the end of November, volunteers working with children and vulnerable adults in B.C. will be eligible for free criminal record checks.

Starting November 30, the province is changing its record review program so that non-profit and volunteer organizations that opt-in will be able to share their verified records information with other groups.

The idea is to cut down on wait times and paperwork, and provide volunteers and publicly funded employees the chance to easily move around within the sector.

The province plans to pay for the program by increasing standard employee record checks from $20 to $28.

This will be a big help for many sports organizations.

“Criminal record checks are a key component to ensuring our youth can participate in sport in a safe, and protected environment,” says Michelle Hohne, from ViaSport British Columbia.