Am I eligible for a volunteer police check?
You’re eligible for a volunteer police check if:
- Freely hold the position or perform the role on a voluntary basis for the benefit of the community;
- Not be an employee, contractor, subcontractor, staff member or officer of an organisation; and
- Not be entitled to a salary or any other entitlements or benefits associated with the position or role;
- A student undertaking a compulsory vocational placement as a requirement of an Australian-based academic institution or training course.
A volunteer check is not applicable under the following:
- It forms part of an application for paid board membership, licensing, or business accreditation
- You require this check to show proof of character for a role or gain entry into a site
- You are a resident at a family fay care
- For a rental application
- House sitting or pet sitting
- Caravan park requirement
- Gun licence
- Club membership
- Court proceedings
- TV appearance