Recruitment - Minors

Sample Wording

Volunteers under the age of ?? must provide a signed letter of consent from a parent or legal guardian.

Why?

Depending on the position you may need to set an age minimum (volunteer drivers/counsellors) whereas other positions an easily be done by youth

Key issues/procedures

Ensure that minors have permission
(PDF, 75KB) from their parent or guardian prior to starting the screening process.

Decide what the minimum age should be for your volunteer positions and why.

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