Volunteering at School

What you need to know

In 2019, the Ministry of Justice introduced new legislation requiring ANY volunteer who comes near or works around children to complete a criminal record check, regardless of the time spent working near or around them. This new requirement involves a Criminal Record Check (CRC), which will include a Vulnerable Sector Search.  You must have criminal record check clearance in order to volunteer.

This process is to ensure the safety of our students at all times regardless of a position or purpose. If you are planning to volunteer on a field trip, in a classroom, in the library, handing out hot lunch, to read, or to help in any way you will require a criminal record check completed.  These will be valid for 5 years. Volunteer CRC applications are done at no cost. 

If you have a BC Services Card Account:

Email the School District Office at criminal.check@abbyschools.ca  to request the online CRC application link. Please include the following in your email:

  1. Full Legal Name
  2. State that you need a VOLUNTEER CRC application.
  3. State "YES - I have a BC Services Card Account"
  4. Complete the ONLINE CRC application on the link they will send to you.
    1. If you DO have a BC Services Card Account, you can confirm your identity through your account.

If you DO NOT have a BC Services Card Account:

Please visit the School Board Office at 2790 Tims St and show them 2 pieces of Government ID and they will email you the CRC link. 

The link is time sensitive and MUST be completed within a limited time period.

Once your CRC is processed, the School Board office will update a district wide CRC Master List.

After you have filled out the CRC online application, fill out the AP 416 - 2 Volunteer Application/ AP 416-4 Letter of Confidentiality Fill in form below. This form MUST be handed in to the Swift Office prior to volunteering every year.

If you have any questions, please contact the office.

How will I know I am cleared?

If you have a BC Services Account, you will be able to see when your CRC is cleared. If not, you can contact the school and we will check the Master List.