CHILD PROTECTION

It is standard practice in volunteers' home countries to check that applicants for jobs which involve contact with children have no criminal record which indicates that they might pose a threat to the children.  This is done through carrying out a police check.   It is the belief of Africa Orphanage Volunteering that Tanzanian children are entitled to be treated in the same way.    The procedures for obtaining the check vary between countries.

United Kingdom:     An enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check is required.   This is normally carried out by a CRB umbrella organisation and requires sight of original copies of documents which identify you (e.g. passport or driving license) and which provide evidence of your current address (e.g. utility bills).   Your local volunteer bureau should be able to provide you with the address of an umbrella body in your locality.      There is no charge by the CRB for a check for a volunteer, but the umbrella body will make a small charge to cover its own costs.   Checks currently take around 4 weeks.

Republic of Ireland:    The procedure is operated by the Garda Siochana.  It costs 6.35 Euros and takes up to 40 days.

Australia:    The procedure is operated by the Australian Federal Police .   It takes 5 days and costs$32.73.   The fingerprint option is not required.

New Zealand:   The procedure is operated by the Ministry of Justice.   It takes 20 working days and is free.

United States:    The procedure is operated by the FBI.  It takes 16-18 weeks and costs $18.

Canada:   The procedure is operated by the RCMP.   It takes 120 days .   We can supply the letter required to obtain a free check.   Note the requirement for applications dealing with vulnerable people.

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