12 CCR 2512-2-12.201.8 - Volunteer Requirements [Rev. Eff. 10/1/18]

Programs funded wholly or in part by DVP shall have the following duties and responsibilities related to volunteer requirements:

A. Written volunteer policies to minimally include:

1. Ethics policy regarding volunteer-client relationships and professional conduct;

2. Whistleblower policy;

3. Harassment-free volunteer environment policy;

4. Volunteer grievance policy;

5. Criminal background check policy to minimally include, but not be limited to completion of a criminal history background check and notifications of convictions that exclude candidates from volunteer service;

6. Drug-free volunteer work environment; and,

7. Reviews of volunteer performance.

B. Written volunteer job descriptions.

C. Current, accurate, and complete records for all volunteers to minimally include the following documentation:

1. Completion of 15 hours of domestic violence-specific training in accordance with Section 13-90-107 C.R.S. prior to providing advocacy or having access to personally identifying client information;

2. Resume or application to volunteer;

3. Completion of performance reviews by direct supervisor;

4. Current, valid driver's license and proof of insurance if using a personal or funded program-owned vehicle to conduct business; and,

5. Completed criminal background check prior to volunteer start date.

Notes

12 CCR 2512-2-12.201.8

38 CR 23, December 10, 2015, effective 1/1/2016 40 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/2017 41 CR 17, September 10, 2018, effective 10/1/2018 42 CR 01, January 10, 2019, effective 2/1/2019 44 CR 13, July 10, 2021, effective 8/1/2021