Volunteers may provide only non-clinical services unless the individual has the required credentials to provide a clinical service. A Program utilizing volunteers will have the following:

1. (1) A written policy regarding volunteers that includes:

   1. (a) Specific responsibilities and tasks of volunteers, based on their credentials;
   2. (b) Procedures and criteria used in selecting volunteers, including sobriety requirements for individuals recovering from substance related disorders consistent with DOC policy;
   3. (c) Specific accountability and reporting requirements of volunteers; and
   4. (d) Specific procedure for reviewing the performance of volunteers and providing direct feedback to them by a supervisor.

2. (2) Volunteers will complete an orientation and training program specific to their responsibilities before they participate in program assignments. The orientation and training for volunteers will:

   1. (a) Include a thorough review of the program's philosophical approach to treatment;
   2. (b) Include information on clients’ rights including confidentiality regulations;
   3. (c) Explain procedures for reviewing performance and providing feedback to volunteers;
   4. (d) Explain procedure for discontinuing a volunteer's participation; and
   5. (e) Document each volunteer’s completion of orientation in program records.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 413.042, 409.410 & 409.420

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 430.240 - 430.640, 430.850 - 430.955, 813.010 - 813.052 & 813.200 - 813.270

History

ADS 2-2010, f. & cert. ef. 5-6-10