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Volunteer checks: information for WA volunteer involving organisations

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This resource provides guidance for organisations on screening and checking volunteers in Western Australia. It includes risk assessment templates and examples to support safer volunteer involvement.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • conduct volunteer screening and checks
  • develop risk assessment templates
  • meet compliance requirements.

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Use this information to guide volunteer recruitment, screening processes and risk assessments, particularly within Western Australia.

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The Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction is responsible for promoting biodiversity and conservation through sustainable management of WA’s species, ecosystems, lands and the attractions in their care.

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