The minimum commitment is half a day, once every two weeks - though VRP provides replacements to cover holidays and backups for last minute cancellations.
With the exception of personal holidays, volunteers must be available from early October until late May.
If VRP is already operating in your community, complete and submit the application form below:
If VRP is not yet available in your community but you think it should be, CLICK HERE.
Please provide the following information. You will be contacted as soon as possible.
Toronto Police Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS)
Volunteers who reside in Toronto can complete the Vulnerable Sector Screen (VSS) online. We strongly encourage all volunteers to complete the VSS online.
NB: this information is for residents of Toronto (postal code starting with M only.) For residents outside of Toronto, please obtain their VSS at the Police Service in the jurisdiction where you permanently reside. More information can be found for Durham, Peel and York using the links at the bottom.
Please let Kristina know as soon as you submit your VSS application to your Police Service. Please note you can check back on the VSS page on the Toronto Police Service website to get an idea of when your VSS will be processed.
Every year volunteers who have had a recent VSS must submit an Annual Offence Declaration. This declaration is a PDF that you fill in and email to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Details are in the AOD Form
Please remember to cc This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when you send the form to the TDSB.
Offline Process
There is a manual process which you can use if you are unable to use the online process.
The following information is copied from Toronto Police Services website.
https://www.tps.ca/services/police-record-checks/
Download and fill in this form: 2023_TPS_VSC_Application_Form.pdf
When the form is complete you can submit it in person or by mail:
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