<p>Hi!</p>

<p>At Skateistan we run a two-fold process for a background check. We ask for reference letters and talk to the referees directly, as well as&nbsp;ask for a police clearance certificate to make sure we are hiring the right people to be in contact with the children. These processes&nbsp;have worked very well for us in Afghanistan, Cambodia, South Africa and here in Berlin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is important to advertise, that&nbsp;for a background check, the final candidates will be asked for reference letters&nbsp;and a police clearance certificate, that people are aware of it and not surprised when you ask them at any point in the hiring process.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you are hiring someone who will be closely working with children, please ask the right questions to see if the person has any sort of experiences before or&nbsp;challenges working with children,&nbsp;our <a href="https://www.goodpush.org/sites/default/files/2020-02/GP_Child%20Protection%20Recruitment%20Questions.pdf">Goodpush template of child protection interview questions can be found here</a>.&nbsp;</p>
