How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Volunteers will: • Receive training to prepare them for their role with Supervised Access. • Work closely with staff to ensure the safety and comfort of the child(ren) for the duration of the visit. • Escort the child(ren) to and from the visit room. • Remain within sight of the child(ren) and visiting parent at all times and close enough to hear their conversation. (Parents involved in the visit understand that they are participating in a supervised visit; volunteer and staff presence should be apparent but not obtrusive.) • Redirect/intervene when visit guidelines are broken. • Record detailed observation notes that provide factual information about each visit. • Work with an interpreter on visits that take place in a language other than French or English. • Due to the time it takes to recruit, train and become accustomed to the program, SAP volunteers are expected to complete at least 100 hours of service.