As part of our initiative in Safe Environments and Abuse Prevention, the Archdiocese of Edmonton has strengthened screening and training requirements for all employees as well as for volunteers who serve in any parish or archdiocesan ministries or programs.
The Archdiocese will provide training for the designated Volunteer Coordinator in each parish to assist the parish in implementing the new Volunteer Management Policy so that we can ensure, to the best of our ability, that all programs and ministries operate within safe environments.
Policy documents are available in Section 300 of our Policies page.
Resources:
- Report Abuse
- Archdiocesan Abuse Policies
- Safe Environment & Abuse Prevention – Self Assessment (PDF)
- Safe Environment & Abuse Prevention Handbook (PDF)
- Praesidium Accreditation Guidebook (PDF)
- Abuse Prevention FAQs
- Abuse of Minors: The Church’s Response
- Protecting Minors from Sexual Abuse: A Call to the Catholic Faithful in Canada for Healing, Reconciliation, and Transformation
- Online Training: Log into the Praesidium Academy (previously called ‘Armatus‘)
- Praesidium Inc.
Volunteer Management Resource Centre
Some Position Descriptions for Volunteers
Risk Assessment
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| 361A – Risk Assessment Checklist | 1 July 2013 |
| 361B – Risk Reduction Strategies | 1 March 2012 |
Position Description
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| 361C Ministry Program Position Description Template .doc (Word™) | 15 July 2012 |
| Ministry Program Position Description Sample | 15 July 2012 |
Recruitment Process
Reference: Volunteer Canada’s resources for engaging older adults
Reference: Volunteer Canada’s resources for engaging youth
Information Form
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| 361D – Volunteer Information Form | 22 Sept 2023 |
| 361I – Volunteer Driver Information | 1 July 2013 |
| 361G – Covenant of Care Form (revised) | 28 February 2014 |
Covenant of Care-Related Policies
| Policy | Date |
|---|---|
| 353 – Workplace Violence | 1 October 2010 |
| 354-360 Grouped – Abuse Policy | 1 Nov 2017 |
| 354H – Physical Contact (revised) | 28 February 2014 |
Discernment Meeting
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| 361E – Discernment Meeting Template (PDF) 361E – Discernment Meeting Template.doc (Word™) |
1 July 2013 |
Checking References
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| 361F – Reference Check Template | 1 July 2013 |
| Volunteer Reference Checking Guidelines | 12 June 2012 |
Records Checks
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| PIC Instruction Sheet for Volunteers | 16 July 2012 |
| Sample PIC Form | 16 July 2012 |
| Guide to PIC Processing for VCs | 16 July 2012 |
| PIC Applicant List | 16 July 2012 |
| Sample PIC Applicant List | 16 July 2012 |
| Volunteer PIC More Info EPS Template (Word™) | 16 July 2012 |
| CRC Instruction Sheet for Volunteers | 16 July 2012 |
| Volunteer Confirmation Letter for RCMP Template (Word™) | 12 June 2012 |
| IRC Instruction Sheet for Volunteers | 16 July 2012 |
| Sample IRC Form | 16 July 2012 |
| Obtaining Forms for Records Checks | 16 July 2012 |
Orientation and Training
These documents are currently under development.
Supervision and Evaluation
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| 361H – Self Review for Volunteers/Volunteer Leaders | 1 March 2012 |
Participant Follow-up
These documents are currently under development.
Personnel File Management
| Resource | Date |
|---|---|
| Managing Volunteer Personnel Files | 12 June 2012 |