A level 1 CRC will provide information from the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) and the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records.
Volunteering
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Current volunteer opportunities
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Criminal Record Check (CRC)
A clear Criminal Record Check is required for all our volunteer opportunities. Each volunteer role specifies the type of CRC needed.
Once you apply for a City of Kingston volunteer position, we will provide you with a request form for you to present in person at the Kingston Police Department. This is applicable for the following two criminal record checks:
- Level 1 Criminal Record Checks (no fee for municipal volunteers)
- Level 2 Criminal Record Judicial Matters Checks (CRJMC) (no fee for municipal volunteers)
When a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) is required, you must pay the applicable fees either online through the Kingston Police website or in person at 705 Division St. You can then request reimbursement from us if your VSC results qualify you to volunteer.
What is a Level 1 Criminal Record Check?
What is a Level 2 Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
A level 2 CRJMC will provide the following information:
- Criminal convictions from CPIC and/or local databases
- Findings of guilt under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) within the applicable disclosure period
- Outstanding entries such as charges and warrants, judicial orders, peace bonds, probation and prohibition orders
- Absolute and Conditional discharges for 1 or 3 years respectively
What is a CRC with Vulnerable Sector Check?
Volunteer positions that involve direct interaction with vulnerable groups, such as children, youth, seniors, or persons with disabilities, require a Vulnerable Sector Check as part of the police record check process. This requirement ensures the safety of these groups by screening volunteers for any history of offences that might pose a risk.
Please note:
If you are under the age of 18, you are ineligible for this VSC, but you must provide a Level 2 CRC and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) instead of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
What if I am under the age of 16 and I need a CRC to volunteer?
Applicants under 16 cannot provide consent for Criminal Record Check (CRC) applications. Instead, their parent or legal guardian must provide consent and accompany them to apply in person. Online applications are not allowed for applicants under 16.
- Parent or legal guardian: Must bring one piece of photo ID and one non-photo ID.
- Applicant (under 16): Must bring a photo ID (e.g., Student Card or passport) and one acceptable non-photo ID.
Both the applicant and their parent/legal guardian must attend the Kingston Police Department in person at 705 Division St. to complete the application.
What if I am under the age of 18 and I need a CRC to volunteer?
If you are under the age of 18 you are not eligible for a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), but you must provide a Level 2 Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) instead of a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Contact Us
City of Kingston
City Hall
216 Ontario Street
Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3
Canada
contactus@cityofkingston.ca
Phone: 613-546-0000
Fax: 613-546-7816
The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.
Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.
Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives.
