Volunteer Screening
Most Reverend A.F. Tonnos, D.D.
BISHOP OF HAMILTON,
700 KING ST. WEST,
HAMILTON, ONTARIO,
CANADA L8P 1C7
February 26, 2009
My brothers and sisters in Christ,
Our Lord Jesus encourages us to care for others. Throughout the Diocese of Hamilton many volunteers assist in a wide range of activities and services. It is expected that those who volunteer wish only to help and serve with love, and not to do harm. Experience has shown that this is true in the vast majority of people who generously offer their time, energy, skills and resources. Some people, however, may seek out the vulnerable to exploit or abuse them. Organizations that do not have established screening procedures cannot fully protect their volunteers and those whom they serve. For this reason, it is important to develop, adopt and implement thorough, appropriate, consistent and on-going screening measures according to established procedures.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
A.F. Tonnos
BISHOP OF HAMILTON
