Resources for Volunteers
August 24, 2021:
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Please be reminded that Meals on Wheels volunteers are required to wear a face mask during their volunteer shifts in order to keep our clients (and our whole volunteer team) safe and healthy. As of tomorrow (Wednesday Aug. 25, 2021), this is now mandatory for all indoor spaces throughout B.C. – as per a new order from the provincial health officer.
Please refer to this release from the Province of BC for complete information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0053-001665 Thank you again for your efforts to keep everyone healthy and safe! COVID-19 Precautions
Thank you volunteers for your continued efforts to stay healthy and safe, and for protecting the health of our clients! |
温馨提示 : 為確保食餐者及整個義工團隊的安全和健康. 我們希望所有送餐義工在送餐期間必須戴上口罩。 根據BC省衛生官員最新指令從明天開始（2021 年 8 月 25 日，星期三），BC 省所有室內空間都必須戴上口罩。
請參閱以下BC 省最新發放的信息： https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021HLTH0053-001665 再次感謝您們, 為確保每個人的健康和安全所做的努力！ 關於COVID-19最新消息注意事項
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August Updates from Inge Schamborzki, Care BC Executive Director
Click here for the latest updates from Inge (PDF in English and Chinese)
Click here for the latest updates from Inge (PDF in English and Chinese)
June 2021
Employer-Supported Volunteerism and Volunteer Grants
Did you know that as an employee that you may be entitled to take your volunteer hours to your employer and convert them to a charitable grant donation for Care BC’s Meals on Wheels program? A number of companies also include retiree volunteers in their Volunteer Grant Programs.
How can you make this happen? It’s as simple as inquiring with your employer and submitting an application to their Volunteer Grant Program! The following are just some of the many corporations who offer volunteer grants in recognition of volunteer hours:
How can you make this happen? It’s as simple as inquiring with your employer and submitting an application to their Volunteer Grant Program! The following are just some of the many corporations who offer volunteer grants in recognition of volunteer hours:
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Employer / Employee Match Programs
If you would like to make a donation to Care BC in support of our Meals on Wheels program, your employer may have a matching donation program that may double your donation impact. Please check with your company to see if they have a match program!
Volunteer Policies and Procedures
All volunteers of the Health and Home Care Society of BC (Care BC) should be aware of policies and procedures created to ensure the volunteer experience is mutually beneficial to both Care BC and the people who devote their time to our cause. Please see below for our various volunteer policies. Feel free to e-mail or call 604-733-9177 ext.107 if you have any questions or concerns about these policies.
Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure
Concerns Complaints Procedure
Dismissal Policy and Procedure
Meals on Wheels (MOW)
Client Who Has Fallen, Requiring Medical Assistance Policy and Procedure
Dress Code Policy - Meals on Wheels
Safe Working Conditions Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels
Reimbursement Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels (see also "Volunteer Reimbursement Form(s)" under Quick Links)
Equality and Diversity Policy and Procedure
Concerns Complaints Procedure
Dismissal Policy and Procedure
Meals on Wheels (MOW)
Client Who Has Fallen, Requiring Medical Assistance Policy and Procedure
Dress Code Policy - Meals on Wheels
Safe Working Conditions Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels
Reimbursement Policy and Procedure - Meals on Wheels (see also "Volunteer Reimbursement Form(s)" under Quick Links)
Quick Links:
Volunteer Reimbursement Form - English (updated May 2019)
Volunteer Reimbursement Form - Chinese (updated May 2019) Meal Courier Mileage Guidelines (Western MOW) Meal Courier Mileage Guidelines (Chinese MOW) |
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Family Respite Centre (FRC):
The Family Respite Centre has re-opened to guests, but with current COVID-19 restrictions, we are not accessing support at the moment.
Dress Code Policy - Family Respite Centre
Safe Working Conditions Policy and Procedure - Family Respite Centre
The Family Respite Centre has re-opened to guests, but with current COVID-19 restrictions, we are not accessing support at the moment.
Dress Code Policy - Family Respite Centre
Safe Working Conditions Policy and Procedure - Family Respite Centre
Volunteer Newsletters
Read the latest edition of the Volunteer Newsletters below.
Influenza Control Policy (and COVID-19)
To protect our vulnerable patients, residents and clients from influenza our volunteers will be required to either get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask by the first week of December. Please refer to our full policy below.
There are no specific updates from Vancouver Coastal Health regarding the COVID-19 pandemic yet, but we are monitoring the situation closely. If you have had the flu shot please advise via e-mail or call 604-733-9177 ext.107.
There are no specific updates from Vancouver Coastal Health regarding the COVID-19 pandemic yet, but we are monitoring the situation closely. If you have had the flu shot please advise via e-mail or call 604-733-9177 ext.107.
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Our clients say 'Thanks!'
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From time to time we receive notes from our grateful clients. Please see below for some of their thoughtful messages. And remember that Care BC thanks you too for all you do!
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