Anyone aged 18 or older who is volunteering with the NMHA must obtain a valid Level 3 – Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) from Ottawa Police Services (OPS).
Please note: Vulnerable sector checks must be conducted by the local Canadian police service where an applicant lives.
To apply for your Level 3 – VSC:
- Download, print, and complete the latest Volunteer letter from NMHA.
- Submit the completed letter along with your online VSC application here:
Questions and Answers
Q1) Does the NMHA reimburse expenses incurred to complete a Police Record Check?
No. These expenses are not reimbursed by the NMHA nor are they to be reimbursed through your team’s budget.
Q2) I received my VSC back from OPS, now what?
- Send an email to [email protected].
- State your volunteer position in your email.
- Attach the completed VSC document in PDF format.
Q3) How long is my record check valid for?
A VSC is valid for three years from the date of issue from OPS.
Q4) I forgot when my VSC expires. How can I check this?
- Send an email to [email protected] to enquire on the expiry date of your VSC.
- Please provide your full legal name that would have been used on your VSC application.