For a copy of the Safe Church Policy, click here.
Criminal Record Checks are a requirement in the Diocese of Fredericton for clergy and lay volunteers. Need a criminal record check? Contact Ben Bourque.
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
- refugee volunteers (speak to parish Safe Church liaison about special training)
- 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.
You are able to host and organize your own training for your committee or team. Ben Bourque has recorded a group video training that you can watch together or independently.
Questions or Need Help? Contact Ben Bourque, Personnel & Safe Church Officer for the diocese.