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Charging for criminal record checks seen as a barrier to volunteering
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Siberian husky “Sky” is one of the top four show dogs in Canada and was named Best In Show at the Campbell River Dog Fanciers Society show held at Nunns Creek Park last weekend. See page 43 for more. AlistAir tAylor/CAmpbell river mirror
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Charging volunteers for criminal record checks will be a barrier and a deterrent to some who volunteer out of the goodness of their heart, according to the executive director of the city’s volunteer centre. City council is in the midst of considering changes that would increase the fee for criminal record checks to $50 and implement a $25 administration fee for those who require criminal record checks for volunteer work. Currently, volunteers can have a criminal record check done for free at the RCMP station. Louise Howes, executive director at Volunteer Campbell River, said charging volunteers could have negative impacts. “It’s definitely a concern,” Howes said. “I think it would be a barrier and a deterrent. When people think about giving their time for free to
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