ACLC Volunteer Registration and Screening Process (Manitoba)

NOT ALL VOLUNTEERS AT A CADET CORPS ARE REQUIRED TO BE SCREENED. Please consult the Provincial Screening Coordinator for guidance. All provincial branches adhere to Policy 10.1.

If you plan to volunteer directly with cadets during training activities alongside the Officers, please speak with the Commanding Officer (CO). A separate screening process is required for these roles.

Support Committee volunteers are vetted by the Support Committee Chair and introduced to the CO.
No individual may begin volunteering until their application has been approved by the Army Cadet League of Canada (ACLC) and they have received their official ID card. The presence of unscreened volunteers or instructors may invalidate insurance coverage for the entire corps or activity.
Final approval is granted by the ACLC (National), with provincial branches providing initial recommendations. Volunteering may only begin once the ID card has been issued.

To ensure a complete application and avoid delays, follow these steps:

1. Apply for a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS), which includes a criminal record check, through your local police service or online
  • Winnipeg and Brandon residents must apply through their respective city police services
  • Rural applicants must apply through the RCMP.
    • Some RCMP offices may waive fees for volunteers but may require a support letter
    • To request a support letter, contact the mbmembers@armycadetleaguemb.ca  with your full name, mailing address, and the cadet corps you are applying to
    • The letter will be mailed to you, and your Support Committee Chair will be notified

Note: Screenings completed for other organizations or employment are not accepted. An original document with a police agency seal is required

2. Complete the Volunteer Application Form online: ACLC Screening Portal
  • Print, sign, and submit the form after completion.
  • Provide three references (not immediate family members) who can speak to your character. Incomplete or insufficient references may delay processing.
3. Provide two valid pieces of government-issued identification (one must include a photo)

Acceptable photo IDs include:

    • Driver’s License
    • Manitoba Public Insurance ID Card
    • Passport
    • Permanent Resident Card
    • Firearms License
    • Aboriginal Status Card
    • National Defense Card

Acceptable non-photo ID includes:

    • Provincial Health Card
    • Birth Certificate
    • Citizenship Certificate
4. Submit a digital JPEG photo for your ID card.
  • The photo should resemble a passport photo (no hats; a natural smile is acceptable and encouraged).
5. All Directors and Support Committee members must also hold a current ACLC membership.

The ACLC provides insurance coverage and identification for all approved volunteers.

Before submitting your application package, ensure it includes:

  • Signed Volunteer Application Form (applicant and Support Committee Chair)
  • Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)
  • Copies of two government-issued IDs (one with photo)
  • Digital photo for ID card

Submit the complete package in a single email to mbmembers@armycadetleaguemb.ca with the subject line: “VSS – Last Name, First Name – Corps ####”