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As a Volunteer Driver
Drivers Unlock Tagging!
Transportation Committee
Members of the Transportation Committee are called upon to drive cadets to/from various activities and fundraisers like Tagging. Without volunteer drivers, these fundraisers cannot happen.
We would like to register every family in the squadron – this way we ensure that we have enough drivers when needed.
Volunteer Drivers...
- Registered with the CIC
- Attached to the SSC Transportation Committee.
- Require a PRC-VSC,
- Require an application form,
- Valid for 5 years,
- Can attend all SSC meetings,
- Cannot vote in SSC elections or take on Executive roles unless they become an SSC Member.
- Can also register as an SSC Member,
- These are members that make the Tagging fundraisers possible.
1. Register as a Driver
FIRST, complete this form:
All fields are required. The information you submit above will be stored by the Argus SSC and used to contact you regarding squadron operations. Your email will also be added to the Argus Newsletter.
2. Get Screened
SECOND, receive a letter from the CO that requests you complete a PRC-VSC.
When you receive that letter, you must then obtain a Police Record Check (PRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). This is a requirement of the DND.
You apply for this check online through the Peel Regional Police website. There is a $35 fee for this, so save your receipt as the SSC will reimburse you.
Step-by-Step Instructions
It is not difficult to submit the form online, however, you will have to wait at least 2 weeks for the results. Seal the results in an envelope and return it to the SSC. Detailed instructions are below:
3. The Application Forms
3. THIRD, download the application forms from this page, complete them, and then return to the SSC.
The completed package will be reviewed by the CO who will then conduct a short in-person interview with you.
Upon recommendation by the CO, your completed package will be sent to the DND for final approval.
The waiting period is expected to be up to 2 months!
Therefore, we must not waste any time completing our portions of this process.
The Completed Package (download)
Your final submission will include:
- 1. Your PRC-VSC, sealed in an envelope
- 2. Your PRC-VSC receipt
- 3. Volunteer Screening APPLICATION FORM.pdf
- 4. COVID Attestation Form.pdf
- 5. Volunteer Agreement.pdf
- 6. Volunteer Code of Conduct.pdf
Benefits of Volunteering
One of the greatest benefits of volunteering is knowing that you’re contributing to a good cause by sharing your time and skills. I, Lance (SSC Chairman), have been part of this program since 2014 and have witnessed firsthand how it helps kids grow. My own child has told me many times, “Daddy, I don’t know what I would do if I wasn’t a cadet.” I’ve never heard this kind of enthusiasm for piano, gymnastics, art, swimming, or any other activity.
If you’re a cadet parent, consider the long-term impact your involvement will have on your child. By volunteering, you’ll show your child that you’re committed to a worthwhile program and are willing to put in effort, just like you’re asking them to do. This is a powerful lesson that will motivate them to push themselves even harder. Remember, our actions speak louder than words.
3 Ways to Volunteer
What is Tagging?
Tagging is our most important fundraiser, occurring once in the Fall and once in the Spring. The cadets are stationed, in uniform, at stores within our community where they invite the public to donate to the squadron. When a donation is made, the cadet gives the donor a small paper tag with a red ribbon on it, to signify their support of the program. Hence the term, “Tagging.”
Usually, the cadets raise between $10,000 and $15,000 in each season. Tagging is critical. These earnings are what make the cadet program possible.
In order to carry out a successful tagging campaign, we absolutely rely on parents driving cadets to and from the stores. Without parents’ help, a Tagging campaign cannot even happen.
