New Volunteers

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Vision/Mission Statement:

Mission Statement:
All Ladysmith and surrounding area Families and Caregivers with children up to the age of 6 will have a supportive, enriching, safe, and inclusive environment where they will meet to promote the development of nurturing, healthy and happy families.

Organizational Structure:

Organizational Structure

A volunteer has the following responsibilities:
  • To follow the above steps to becoming a LaFF volunteer.
  • To contact the Program Coordinator if you are unable to follow through with your commitment.
  • To accept the guidance and decisions of the program staff.
  • To sign-in when volunteering on the floor and wear a nametag.
  • To maintain confidentiality and not repeat sensitive, private information (even to co-workers, parents or caregivers) without the permission of the person who confided them unless you have reasonable grounds to believe the life and well being of another person is in jeopardy.
  • To follow the principals of LaFF’s strength-based approach to working with children and families.  (See Triple P Parenting information below) 

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Becoming a Volunteer (Checklist):

  • You have read the Volunteer Orientation Package and completed a Volunteer Application Form.
  • You have completed a criminal record check form and taken it to the Ladysmith RCMP station for processing.
  • You have completed your interview with the Program Coordinator.
  • You have attended a drop-in session at Aggie Hall for on-site orientation.
  • You are a member in good standing at LaFF.

"I am pleased to write this letter in support of Ladysmith Family and Friends (LaFF) ... Read more"

Sandy Weeks

LEYP Chair
Ladysmith Children First Coordinator