Volunteer Requirements/Respectful Workplace
Volunteer Requirements:
- must be 19 years of age
- able to attend an orientation &/or training session
- feel physically and mentally able to support adults with complex needs
- seasonal flu vaccine requirement
- COVID-19 vaccine requirement
- are able to make a 6 month commitment
- provide two character references
- complete an online course regarding Privacy and Confidentiality
- complete an online course regarding Violence Prevention
- submit an online Criminal Record Clearance
PHSA Respectful Workplace Policy:
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA): BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services is committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and free from Discrimination and Harassment.
PHSA considers workplace Discrimination and Harassment a serious offence and will not tolerate harassing behaviour which may undermine the respect, dignity, self-esteem or productivity of any employee/volunteer.
In order to assist PHSA in promoting a respectful working environment for all, it is essential that staff/volunteers are able to come forward with complaints that they may have under this Policy.
All complaints will be taken seriously and will be dealt with in a confidential, impartial and timely manner.
Violations of this Policy will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary actions being taken, up to and including termination of employment/assignment and/or revocation of privileges.