1. Slide Number1 Group Committee Woodbadge 1 Nov 30/Dec1 2012 The Screening Process

2. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... What is the Screening Process? A set of steps that each new volunteer must successfully complete before they are permitted to : –Work with the youth –Wear the uniform –Count in the Youth/Adult Ratio Also applies to Non-Members too...

3. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... Why do we do the Screening Process?

4. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... Why are we doing the Screening Process? Keep Scouts Safe From Harm Ensure suitable people are working with youth Ensure volunteers are equipped with basic training BEFORE they work with the youth A key part of the risk management “mantra”: ' Being in the right place, at the right time, with the right people, and the right equipment … '

5. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... For Adult Volunteers : PRC + VSS Basic training (C&YS, Accessibility, and WB1 – Module 1) Interview Reference Checks

6. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... Screening of Youth Members... Applies to Youth Members in a 'leadership role' Includes : GYC, AYC, SIT, Activity Leaders Does NOT include PL/APL or Sixer/Second or Kim or Keeo

7. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... Screening of Youth Members C&YS + Accessibility+ WB1-Module 1 Interview Reference Checks If 18 or older – need PRC

8. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... Screening of Non-Members...... so, you want the Fire Department or RCMP to stop by your Cub Scouts meeting? Any basic “resource” person needs to read and sign the new Code of Conduct Get all parents to sign the new Code of Conduct Depending on times and location, the screening of 'non members' varies from the Code of Conduct to requiring a PRC + VSS (please see the 2012 Screening document) Looking ahead – this can present challenges for any scouting outing to ensure non-members are appropriately screened for the proposed outing...

9. 1-888-SCOUTS-NOW | scouts.ca | 1-888-SCOUTS-OUI Screening Process... Questions? Comments? Concerns?