Criminal Record Checks

Who requires a criminal record check?

Volunteers 18+ who interact with the public
Volunteers 18+ involved with sales or admission
Volunteers 18+ in a position of authority or trust relative to vulnerable persons (children, seniors, youth or people with disabilities)

Who doesn’t require a criminal record check?

What’s the cost?

FREE if a letter from us is taken to the criminal record check office where you reside (a letter can be mailed to you – request one)
Saskatoon residents may apply online for a check, but a fee of $9.95 + processing is required (not reimbursed by the Festival)

What if I already have a criminal record check?

We will accept checks from other organizations or employers that are less than 5 years old
We require Festival checks to be completed every 5 years with continuous volunteer service (i.e. if you miss a year volunteering a new check is required)

Where do I apply?

Current residents of Saskatoon apply in person at the Saskatoon Police Service Criminal Records Check Office at 76 - 25th Street East in Saskatoon (open 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday; closed weekends & stats; no appointment required)
Residents outside of Saskatoon apply through the RCMP in the jurisdiction where they reside
Bring 2 pieces of government issued ID - one of which must be a valid photo - and both pieces of ID must be in the same last name
We recommend you complete your application with the exception of the date and signature(s) before visiting the criminal record check office

I have my criminal record check. Now what?

Email your completed check to us
Paper copies may be mailed to us
It’s your decision if you would like to provide a printed or electronic copy of your criminal record check to us
If you prefer, your criminal record check can be shown to our Volunteer Coordinator to mark that the requirement has been met. No copies need to be kept on file by us.

What’s the deadline to apply?

What if something shows up on my criminal record check?

It’s our discretion to assign you to an alternate position or determine the best fit
We have the right to refuse a volunteer that does not meet criminal record check requirements

Examples of volunteer areas and criminal record checks (we determine what type of check is needed, if any)

Volunteer Area	Criminal Record Check
Admissions	Yes
Characters	Yes
Cookie Hut	Yes
Decorators	-
Event volunteers - interacting with the public (registration, seating, serving, etc.)	Yes
Event volunteers - not interacting with the public (set up/take down, etc.)	-
Hosts/Greeters	Yes
Info Desk	Yes
Mascots/Handlers	Yes
Sales	Yes
Set Up/Take Down	-
Tree Packers	-