Volunteers and Field Study Drivers

The district now requires volunteers who will be unsupervised with students to complete a criminal record check (CRC) and identification verification through local police and Human Resources department. The process can take upwards of 3 weeks to be cleared for field studies and driving. If you anticipate being available or wanting to attend any field studies throughout the year, we recommend that you start the process early. Cleared CRCs are valid for 5 years.

Step 1: You can begin the process by completing this volunteer form.
(Please note that school site staff are not involved in this process all questions and process steps are through Human Resources).

Next steps will be communicated to you through Human Resources and the volunteerchecks@surreyschools.ca team.
HR can also be contacted by phone: 604-595-6150

You will also need to complete a driver's abstract and are required to meet a minimum of 3 million in liability insurance coverage. 

Step 2: Complete the Online Criminal Record Check

• You will receive an email from the PSSG Security Programs Division with instructions to complete your CRC

online.

• Use the link provided in the email to begin the process.

• You will be prompted to choose a login method.

Preferred Method: Use the BC Services Card Login

• You must have the BC Services Card App to verify your identity and complete the process this way

If you don’t have the BC Services Card App you can download:

• Instructions for downloading and setting up the app are available here: BCServicesCardSetupGuide

• The app is compatible with:

• iPhone/iPad (iOS 13 or later)

• Android devices (version 6.0 or later)

Step 3: If You Cannot Use the BC Services Card

• You may continue the application online however, you will be required to visit the HR department in person

• Once submitted, you will receive an email from SD36 HR advising you to come to the District Office in person

to verify your ID. 

District Education Centre

14033 92nd Ave, Surrey, BC V3B 1X7

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM excluding satitutory holidays. 

• Bring two pieces of government-issued ID for verification.

Step 4: Confirmation

• Once your CRC is complete, HR will send a confirmation email to you and copy your school site.

Step 5: Annual Volunteer Check-In

• Each year, HR will email all volunteers to confirm if they plan to continue volunteering.

• This helps keep school site records up to date.

• Note: Criminal Record Checks are valid for five years.

In the fifth year, HR will contact you to confirm if a new check is needed and initiate the process if required

Criminal Record Checks (CRCs)

Under the Criminal Records Review Program (CRRP), School Boards are mandated to ensure that all school 

volunteers with the potential for unsupervised access to minors complete a criminal record check. The School District

appreciates your understanding that requesting this check is both a legal requirement and part of our commitment to

student safety. Recognizing that there may be sensitivities around providing such information, the School District assures 

confidentiality. Please note: The CRCs received by the district only indicate “cleared” or “not cleared”—they do not

include details of any infractions

Updated February 12th, 2026