Volunteer/Student Placement Checks

This article explains the requirements for a volunteer/student placement check

A Police Check may be submitted under the Volunteer Check type if:

1. The applicant will
   • Freely hold the position or perform the role on a voluntary basis;
   • Not be an employee or contractor; and
   • Will not be entitled to a salary or any other entitlements/compensation associated with the position or role; or
2. The applicant is a student undertaking a compulsory vocational placement as a requirement of an Australian-based academic institution or training course.

When you are completing a volunteer check, you will need to provide:

• The relevant volunteer role, student placement role or course name you will undertaking, and
• The name of the volunteer organisation, company where you will complete your placement or the name of the university / institute where you are studying

If you are a volunteer and do not have a specific role, you may provide the type of work the charity undertakes or duties that may be performed.

Some examples of acceptable check purposes include:

• Student Nurse, XYZ Hospital, Canberra, ACT
• Chiropractor Placement, XYZ TAFE, Bendigo, VIC
• Bachelor of Finance, University of ABC, Hobart, TAS
• Retail Shop Volunteer, XYZ Charity, Perth, WA
• Fundraising Volunteer, XYZ Charity, Adelaide, SA