There are two ways to complete Safe Church training:
1) Group Training - You are able to host and organize your own training for your committee or team. A group training video has been recorded that you can watch together. The YouTube link is below, along with a link to download the video in advance if streaming is not available at the time of the event:
A sign-up sheet to log participants in group training can be found here. Questions that arise during the group training event can be gathered and forwarded to Ben Bourque.
2) Online Training - Individuals can complete a 45-minute online training program that combines video, narration, and a quiz at the end of each module. It also automatically provides a dated certificate. To sign up for online training, please email Ben Bourque, including your name and best email address to receive the sign-up email.
Who is this training for?
- parish council members
- wardens
- paid staff (including clergy)
- organist
- choir director
- envelope secretary
- children and youth workers
- honourary assistants
- pastoral visitors
- treasurer and all others who handle money
- volunteer staff including admin, grounds and janitorial
Certification
Volunteers and employees with current police/criminal record checks who have participated in Safe Church training follow the diocesan Safe Church policy. Re-certification and a new criminal record check are required every three years.
For a copy of the Safe Church Policy, click here.
Questions or Need Help? Contact Ben Bourque, Personnel & Safe Church Officer for the diocese.