A Working With Vulnerable People (WWVP) card is compulsory for every volunteer whose role potentially involves them interacting with vulnerable persons. The card is free for volunteers. Parish roles requiring a card include Acolyte, Senior Server, Eucharistic Minister to home/care facility, Catechist and a number of other roles. To apply for a card go to the link below. When recording “employer details” please list Parish Priest and Parish Office.
https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/working-with-vulnerable-people-wwvp-registration-tab-overview
The Archdiocesan Child Protection Code of Conduct (CPCC) is compulsary for all volunteers, irrespective of their volunteer role. This is to ensure all volunteers are understanding of our role in protecting children. The latest Code can be read here: 2020_CP_Code of Conduct
The Acknowledgement must be signed and returned to the Parish Office 2020_Code_Acknowledgement