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Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer assisting children and young people through a school, church, club, association or sport and recreation facility
I am a volunteer who assists children and young people participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Do I need a blue card?
Yes.
If you are a volunteer working in a school, church, club, association or sport and recreation facility, you will need to apply for a blue card through your volunteer organisation by completing a Volunteer Employment (V) Application Form and ticking the category of regulated employment relevant to you child-related activity.
Please note that exemptions may apply. For further information, please click on the category relevant to your particular service environment:
- schools - employees other than teachers and parents
- churches, clubs, associations involving children
- sport and active recreation
Note
You must hold a blue card before you begin volunteer work, regardless of how often you come into contact with children and young people.
Last Updated: May 6, 2008
