Expert warns voluntary groups on screening

VOLUNTARY and community groups must ensure potentially dangerous individuals do not slip through their screening process, a risk management expert warned yesterday.

Canadian Linda Graff, has been involved in not-for-profit management for more than 20 years. Yesterday, she was guest speaker at a conference hosted by Volunteering Ireland that provided a rare opportunity for managers to learn ways of recruiting and training retaining volunteers.

While screening might begin with the application process it should not simply end when the candidate is hired, Ms Graff said.