Use of Volunteers – Partner Providers wishing to use volunteers to work directly

Use of Volunteers – Partner Providers wishing to use volunteers to work directly with children on a regular basis must complete an application to utilize volunteer services for each facility where they wish to use volunteers. Each facility must be approved for to use volunteers by MDCPS. Under no circumstances may volunteers assume the total responsibilities of any paid staff member. The Partner Provider must develop a description of duties and specify responsibilities for volunteer positions. This description must accompany the application. A designated staff member must supervise and evaluate volunteers. There may be no more than two (2) volunteers for every (1) supervising staff member. The designated staff member must keep a record of activities and hours worked of all volunteers.