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In December 2023, the ACS Board of Directors approved the Volunteer and Participant Code of Conduct Policy, effective May 1, 2024. In the policy, item 10 states that a background check may be required for some events.
On September 1, 2024, the Youth Protection Policy will take effect. The policy details the expectations for volunteers at ACS Youth Events. In particular, all adults volunteering at ACS Youth Events will be required to submit to a background check prior to participation. ACS has partnered with Sterling Volunteers to conduct all background checks. This policy applies to all adults volunteering at ACS Youth Events in the U.S.
Background checks conducted by Sterling Volunteers are at no cost to the volunteer. If you are participating in any Youth Events sponsored in whole or in part by the St Louis Section ACS, you can request a background check here. Background checks conducted by other organizations are not accepted.
Events scheduled before the end of September have a grace period and are exempt from the new policy. However, it is imperative that volunteers familiarize themselves with the process and request a background check soon. All volunteers for ACS Youth Events after October 1 must comply with the Youth Protection Policy. There are no exceptions.
Background checks are not required for all volunteer roles; only volunteer roles at ACS Youth Events require a background check.
For more information, please visit the Youth Protection Policy webpage, where you will find a tutorial video, procedural details, and FAQs. For questions about the background check process, contact Sterling Volunteers at info@sterlingvolunteers.com. For policy-related inquiries, email VolunteerPolicy@acs.org.
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