2024-2025 MDHA Season Volunteer

Volunteer Screening is an on-going process designed to identify any person (volunteer or staff) who may harm children or vulnerable persons. Volunteer screening serves two main purposes: to create and maintain a safe environment to ensure an appropriate match between volunteer and task . In 2010, Hockey Canada directed all Minor Hockey Associations and Leagues, under the direction of their Branches, to have a documented screening process. MDHA's Hockey Canada's Branch is Hockey Eastern Ontario - HEO. The MDHA provides programs to vulnerable people and the Association has a legal requirement under the principle of "Duty of Care" to appropriately screen people who work with our registered players. This includes all volunteers. Under the guidance of the HEO, the MDHA is now compliant with this directive.

All volunteers will be required to have or obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Dependent on the volunteer position additional courses may be required. Course and VSC fees are re-imbursed. Details are available on the Metcalfe Jets website under the Volunteers tab.