Who can request a Volunteer Police Check Certificate?

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) recognises that many organisations contribute to community safety through not-for-profit, charitable or volunteer services. For this reason, Worker Checks offers a reduced cost volunteer check to assist individuals who work on a volunteer basis.

Volunteer Checks are for applicants seeking to uptake a genuine volunteer position.

The Volunteer check type is intended for the submission of nationally coordinated criminal history check for applicants seeking to uptake a genuine volunteer position.

A volunteer police check can be requested if the applicant will:

• freely hold the position or perform the role on a voluntary basis for the common good not be an employee or contractor and will not be entitled to a salary or any other entitlements associated with the position or role, other than payment of out of pocket expenses, or
• the applicant is a student undertaking a compulsory unpaid vocational placement as part of a training course requirement of an Australian-based educational institution.

An applicant should be able to provide evidence about the role they are applying for to ensure that they are entitled to a volunteer check.

* A volunteer check cannot be submitted for applicants applying for the Australian Government’s Work for the Dole Scheme.

Some non-employment reasons, such as tenancy (rental) or insurance purposes, don't qualify for a volunteer check. See which roles don't qualify for a volunteer police check.

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