Background Checks: Difference between revisions
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''A: Never! PBEM will contact prospective volunteers at the appropriate time when their background check must be completed. Typically this is just before becoming an Active volunteer, near the end of Basic NET Training or after BEECN training. Active volunteers will be notified by PBEM when their check expires and must be renewed.'' | ''A: Never! PBEM will contact prospective volunteers at the appropriate time when their background check must be completed. Typically this is just before becoming an Active volunteer, near the end of Basic NET Training or after BEECN training. Active volunteers will be notified by PBEM when their check expires and must be renewed.'' | ||
===== | ===== Q: I joined a Basic NET/Basic BEECN class but nobody has asked me for a record check. Why? ===== | ||
''A: In order to keep costs down, PBEM runs background checks on prospective volunteers when [[PBEM Volunteer Types and Statuses#PBEM Volunteer Status|all other activation requirements]] are met for a volunteer (e.g. completion of basic training). PBEM has complete discretion concerning the timing of running a volunteer's criminal record check.'' | ''A: In order to keep costs down, PBEM runs background checks on prospective volunteers when [[PBEM Volunteer Types and Statuses#PBEM Volunteer Status|all other activation requirements]] are met for a volunteer (e.g. completion of basic training). PBEM has complete discretion concerning the timing of running a volunteer's criminal record check.'' | ||
