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To ensure the quality of our services and better assist Â鶹AV students, CL&E is committed to high standards when partnering. This policy, based on the , ensures that all community partners and volunteer positions are reviewed to support our goals and maintain quality and safety standards for our students.Ìý
Guiding Principles:
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Mission Alignment
- Community partners must demonstrate alignment with Â鶹AV’s mission statement and principles.
- Volunteer positions must be designed to support and advance student development. Positions have defined roles and responsibilities.
- Community Partner Approval
- It is the Community Partner’s responsibility to comply with all relevant federal and provincial legislation as well as to follow federal and provincial privacy regulations.Ìý
- All community partners must complete their registration in , including the name of the organization, all relevant contact information and an accurate description of duties and responsibilities for each volunteer position they are recruiting.
- Volunteer recruitment by a third-party agency is not permitted.
- Volunteer Position Vetting
- Position descriptions outline key responsibilities, required skills, and expected volunteering outcomes.Ìý
- Depending on the position, community partners ensure that volunteers are given comprehensive orientation, including health and safety, and role-specific training to effectively integrate them into their positions.Ìý
- Organisations offer ongoing support and supervision to ensure that volunteers are well-integrated and able to fulfill their roles effectively.Ìý
- CL&E reserves the right to reject or withdraw any volunteering positions without notice.
- Complaints
- CL&E may investigate complaints about organizations sent to us by students or vice-versa.
- CL&E reserves the right to refuse access to volunteering services and programs to community partners, students or other stakeholders.ÌýÌý
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It is important to note that a volunteer position should not be perceived as replacing paid employment.ÌýÌý
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If you are seeking an intern or would like to offer employment visit Â鶹AV Career Planning Service (CaPS).Ìý