CFR > Title 45 - Public Welfare > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER XXV—CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (parts 2500 to 2555) > PART 2551—SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM > SUBPART F—Responsibilities of a Volunteer Station (§2551.61 to §2551.62) > 2551.62—What are the responsibilities of a volunteer station?

2551.62—What are the responsibilities of a volunteer station?

A volunteer station shall undertake the following responsibilities in support of Senior Companion volunteers:
(a) Develop volunteer assignments that meet the requirements specified in §§ 2551.71 through 2551.72, and regularly assess those assignments for continued appropriateness.
(b) Select eligible clients for assigned volunteers.
(c) Develop a written volunteer assignment plan for each client that identifies the role and activities of the Senior Companion and expected outcomes for the client served.
(d) Obtain a Letter of Agreement for Senior Companions assigned in-home. This letter must comply with all Federal, State and local regulations.
(e) Provide Senior Companions serving the station with:
(1) Orientation to the station and any in-service training necessary to enhance performance of assignments;
(2) Resources required for performance of assignments including reasonable accommodation; and
(3) Appropriate recognition.
(f) Designate a staff member to oversee fulfillment of station responsibilities and supervision of Senior Companions while on assignment.
(g) Keep records and prepare reports required by the sponsor.
(h) Provide for the safety of Senior Companions assigned to it.
(i) Comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including reasonable accommodation for Senior Companions with disabilities.
(j) Undertake such other responsibilities as may be necessary to the successful performance of Senior Companions in their assignments or as agreed to in the Memorandum of Understanding.