The purpose of the Youth Protection Standards Program (YPS volunteer screening) is to provide a safe and secure environment for youth and adults involved in Extension programs, implement best practices related to management of volunteer service risk, and protect the image and integrity of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and its associated groups. In order to serve as a volunteer, all potential volunteers who have direct, face-to-face contact with youth must be screened through the Youth Protection Standards Program. The criminal background check conducted is a national search of 48 jurisdictions, in addition to state and national sex offender lists.
Resources and forms:
YPS Rules and Guidelines Procedures Manual
Texas AgriLife Extension Service Background Check Form
YPS Volunteer Transmittal Form
Questions about volunteer screening should be directed to Courtney Dodd at:
Ph: 979-845-6533
Email: cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu or yps@ag.tamu.edu.