15th April 2009, 01:17 PM
The concept that has been sent back to me is that ALL volunteers must be CRB checked as they come into contact with the public. The range of volunteer activities ranges from excavation to car park attendant and catering... A quick look at this site (Volunteer England) http://www.volunteering.org.uk/Resources...hencrb.htm
highlights this.
"If you are unsure whether a particular volunteer role is eligible for a CRB check, you should check the list of ?disclosure access category codes? on the CRB website. If an application for a CRB check is not justified, you could be breaking the CRB?s Code of Practice or breaking the law. "
and this
"The legal requirement to check someone?s background will be solely based on the type of contact which they will have with children or vulnerable adults, and not partly based on whether the organisation is under statutory obligations to do so."
My question stands, in that I know of no other Archaeology Volunteer Project that requires a blanket CRB check of ALL volunteers. Perhaps I am wrong, but would like comment.
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
Niccolo Machiavelli
highlights this.
"If you are unsure whether a particular volunteer role is eligible for a CRB check, you should check the list of ?disclosure access category codes? on the CRB website. If an application for a CRB check is not justified, you could be breaking the CRB?s Code of Practice or breaking the law. "
and this
"The legal requirement to check someone?s background will be solely based on the type of contact which they will have with children or vulnerable adults, and not partly based on whether the organisation is under statutory obligations to do so."
My question stands, in that I know of no other Archaeology Volunteer Project that requires a blanket CRB check of ALL volunteers. Perhaps I am wrong, but would like comment.
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage."
Niccolo Machiavelli