All volunteers are required to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check that was completed in the past six months. Anyone living inside Canada can apply for a Vulnerable Sector Check at their local police station or RCMP detachment. Two pieces of ID (one with a photo) and proof of residence, such as a lease, driver’s license, or bill are required when applying in person.
If you need a letter from Rocky Mountain Adaptive, please email us at: volunteer@rockymountainadaptive.com.
Bow Valley
If you are based in the Bow Valley, Vulnerable Sector Checks can be done either by visiting the RCMP detachments in either Banff or Canmore or by calling the phone number listed for the detachment on the following links for Canmore and Banff. In order to apply for a Sector Check, you will need proof of residence (e.g. bank statement or bill) and 2 pieces of ID (one must be photo ID).
The latest information as well as contact details and hours can be found at the following link: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/find/AB
Lake Louise
Residents of Lake Louise can proceed to the local RCMP to process a Vulnerable Sector Check or by calling the phone number listed for the detachment. The applicant will need to show two pieces of valid personal identification of which one must include a photo, and proof of residence in Lake Louise. There is no fee for the Sector Check though Lake Louise RCMP accompanied with a letter.
The latest information as well as contact details and hours can be found at the following link: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/d/464
Calgary Area
For those based in Calgary, CPS has an online system to apply for a Vulnerable Sector Check by clicking here. RMA is a part of the VSPN Volunteer Network which provides a waived fee when they present our volunteerism letter. Please select volunteer and Rocky Mountain Adaptive during the application process. If you are having issues with the online website, they allow walk-in applicants at certain CPS locations found on their website.
The see the most current information from Calgary Police can be found at the following link: https://www.calgary.ca/cps/public-services/police-information-checks.html
Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP offers this service exclusively to residents within Cochrane. Volunteers from Cochrane can submit their information via the link by clicking here. For those who do not want to use the online portal other accommodations can be made through their website.
The see the most current information from Cochrane RCMP can be found at the following link: https://rcmp.policesolutions.ca/checks/services/rcmpab-cochrane/
Further Afield
If you are applying from outside these areas, you may be able to use the same letter to apply for your Vulnerable Sector Check. If you are an international volunteer, then you must provide a Background Check issued in the last 6 months to RMA. This can be scanned and emailed to us.
Your Check must state clearly that there are no Criminal Records found or a Negative result. We are unable to accept Checks that state any Criminal Record. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this.
If you need to know when you submitted your last Vulnerable Sector Check, to RMA, please get in touch. This information will also be uploaded to your Profile Page within Better Impact.