You will need a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), also called a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) or Criminal Records Check to volunteer with the City of Markham. You will need to renew this police check every two years.
Follow the instructions on the York Regional Police website.
If you are under 18 years of age, you must go in person, to get your Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).
You will need:
Please contact the York Regional Police (YRP) Customer Service Unit to schedule an appointment. You can book an appointment online, or call 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7655.
A reference letter can be obtained by sending a request to volunteering@markham.ca with your full, legal name, age and city address. Please follow this step, after you have set up your account, and completed the interview.
York Regional Police will charge $33 if you bring a Volunteering Request letter or valid student card.
Adults 18 years of age or older may go in person, or apply online.
YRP Headquarters
47 Don Hillock Drive
Aurora, Ontario, L4G 7C6
Google Maps
1.866.876.5423 extension 7655
Please check the YRP website for updated service hours.
If living in Toronto, please check the process on the Toronto Police Services website, for getting a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Email us your full, legal name, age and city of residence for the application.
For any other city, you may check with your local police department, or email us for instructions on how to get a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) or Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS.)
Before submitting your Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), please ensure you have already set up a volunteer account. See How to Become a Volunteer.
We need to see your original VSC. It must be dated within the last 120 days. You will keep your original VSC.
Visit one of the locations below to show your VSC and become a volunteer:
| Community Centres: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Location |
Address |
Hours |
Phone Number |
Process |
| Aaniin Community Centre & Library |
5565 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3S 3K5 |
Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM Saturday: 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM Sunday: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM |
905.475.4851 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Angus Glen Community Centre |
3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham, Ontario, L6C 1P8
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Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4 PM (Main Office) 9 AM to 8:30 PM (Lower Office) Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Lower Office) |
905.944.3777 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Armadale Community Centre | 2401 Denison St. Markham, Ontario L3S 1G3 | Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM Wednesday, Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM Saturday: 8:30 AM to 2 PM Sunday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
905-474-1007 | Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Cornell Community Centre | 3201 Bur Oak Ave, Markham, Ontario, L6B 0T2 |
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM to 10 PM Saturdays & Sundays: 6:30 AM to 10 PM |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
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| Thornhill Community Centre | Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM to 2 PM |
905.944.3800 | Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
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| Markham Civic Centre |
101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, L3R 9W3 |
Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
905.477.5530 |
Enter through the Unionville Doors and provide original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to the Contact Centre staff (front desk staff). They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Culture Centres: | ||||
| Location |
Address |
Hours |
Phone Number |
Process |
| Markham Museum |
9350 Markham Road, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3J3 |
Tuesday to Friday: Noon to 5:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
905.305.5970 |
Enter the Collections Building (grey building) and provide original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to the front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Varley Art Gallery of Markham |
216 Main Street, Unionville, Ontario, L3R 2H1 |
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 12 to 4 PM Wednesday: 12 to 4 PM Thursday: 12 to 4 PM Friday: 12 to 4 PM Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM Sunday: 12 to 4 PM |
905.477.7000 extension 3261 |
Enter the Varley Art Gallery and provide original Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to the front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Libraries: | ||||
| Location |
Address |
Hours |
Phone Number |
Process |
| Aaniin Branch |
5665 14th Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L3S 3K5 |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: Saturday: Sunday: |
905.513.7977 extension 4470 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Angus Glen Branch |
3990 Major Mackenzie Drive East, Markham, Ontario, L6C 1P8 |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: Saturday: Sunday: |
905.513.7977 extension 7100 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
| Cornell Branch |
3201 Bur Oak Avenue, Markham, Ontario, L6B 0T2 |
Monday to Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: |
905.513.7977 extension 3460 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
|
Markham Village Branch |
6031 Highway 7, Markham, Ontario, L3P 3A7 |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: Saturday: Sunday: |
905.513.7977 extension 4271 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
|
Thornhill Community Centre Branch |
7755 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 4P1 |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: Saturday: |
905.513.7977 extension 3521 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
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Thornhill Village Branch |
10 Colborne Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 1Z6 |
Tuesday and Thursday: Wednesday and Saturday:
Friday: Sunday: |
905.513.7977 extension 3481 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |
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Unionville Branch |
15 Library Lane, Unionville, Ontario, L3R 5C4 |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: Saturday: Sunday: |
905.513.7977 extension 5517 |
Introduce yourself as a volunteer who wishes to submit a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) to our front desk staff. They will process the document and return the original document to you. |