Volunteer

Office Resources:

Office Assistant Library Assistant Parent Support Group Coordinator Parent Support Committee Special Projects Coordinator Special Projects Committee Educational Programs Coordinator Educational Programs Committee Outreach Parent Team (Training provided through LMDSS)

Other Resources:

Please mark the days and times you are available

Are you available for special assignments?

Yes No

Are you available to come into the office to work on a project?

Yes No

B. Other Details and Information:

Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check:
- A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check must be completed and returned to the LMDSS office.
- A Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check will need to be updated every 5 years.
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check that were issued from another society or organization cannot be used. All Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check forms must have the name of the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society on them.
- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check information can be found at http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/criminal-record-and-vulnerable-sector-checks
- You must go into your local police department or R.C.M.P. detachment (whichever is applicable in your area) to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check form. Please make sure to take along the CRC LMDSS cover letter so no fees apply.
- Two to Three pieces of picture ID will be required.

Is there any additional information you would like us to know?

How did you learn about the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society?

C. LMDSS Volunteer Commitment and Pledge

I agree to adhere to the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society requirements to make a minimum 6–month commitment to my volunteer position.
I will be punctual and will notify the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society of any necessary absences from duty as far in advance as possible.
I will carry out my duties to the best of my abilities.
I will be notified if my assignment contains confidential information, and if so, I will not discuss it with anyone outside of my volunteer assignment.
I will not use the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society equipment for personal use, including computers and any programs, photocopiers and postage meter.
I will record my volunteer hours on an approved timesheet and submit the timesheet to the General Manager at the end of each month.

I agree to the above commitment and pledge

Witness of pledge and their name

D. Authorization for the use of photos and name(s)

Authorization for the use of photos and name(s):

I authorize the Lower Mainland Down Syndrome Society to use any photos of myself, or family including a minor under my custody or an adult for whom I am authorized to make decisions. I authorize photos to be used by LMDSS for the purposes of pamphlets, newspaper ads, LMDSS newsletter, web content or any of the foregoing. I understand that giving my consent to this will mean no financial payments will be made to me by LMDSS.

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Volunteer Application Form

A. General Volunteer Information:

B. Other Details and Information:

C. LMDSS Volunteer Commitment and Pledge

D. Authorization for the use of photos and name(s)

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