Link to an amendment published at 83 FR 64647, Dec. 17, 2018.
A volunteer station shall undertake the following responsibilities in support of Senior Companion volunteers:
- (a) Develop volunteer assignments that meet the requirements specified in §§ 2551.71 through 2551.72, and regularly assess those assignments for continued appropriateness.
- (b) Select eligible clients for assigned volunteers.
- (c) Develop a written volunteer assignment plan for each client that identifies the role and activities of the Senior Companion and expected outcomes for the client served.
- (d) Obtain a Letter of Agreement for Senior Companions assigned in-home. This letter must comply with all Federal, State and local regulations.
(e) Provide Senior Companions serving the station with:
- (1) Orientation to the station and any in-service training necessary to enhance performance of assignments;
- (2) Resources required for performance of assignments including reasonable accommodation; and
- (3) Appropriate recognition.
- (f) Designate a staff member to oversee fulfillment of station responsibilities and supervision of Senior Companions while on assignment.
- (g) Keep records and prepare reports required by the sponsor.
- (h) Provide for the safety of Senior Companions assigned to it.
- (i) Comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including reasonable accommodation for Senior Companions with disabilities.
- (j) Undertake such other responsibilities as may be necessary to the successful performance of Senior Companions in their assignments or as agreed to in the Memorandum of Understanding.