Rights of the Volunteer
- To be given worthwhile duties
- To be kept informed
- To be trusted
- To be trained and supervised
- To be given recognition and to be accepted as part of the healthcare team
Responsibilities of the Volunteer
- To accept only viable assignments
- To respect resident confidentiality
- To respect the mission and values of Father Lacombe Care Centre
- To follow the guidelines
- To communicate any limitations
Volunteers must be 15 years of age and over. Volunteers under this age may volunteer if they are accompanied, at all times, by a parent or guardian who is a registered volunteer.
All volunteers are required to pass a police security clearance and reference check before they are able to start their placement. This service is free and will be completed as part of your orientation. Volunteers may be evaluated three months after their start date or as needed or requested by the volunteer or staff person. This evaluation assesses the volunteer’s suitability for their assigned duties and their satisfaction with their volunteer role.