Recruitment - Wellness Health

Sample Wording

The organization recognises that persons with (chronic) illnesses may wish to engage in as many pursuits as their condition allows, including volunteer work. As long as these volunteers are able to meet the acceptable performance standards and medical evidence indicates that their condition is not a threat to themselves and others, these volunteers are welcome in our organization.

The organization also acknowledges its obligation to provide a safe environment for all volunteers, clients and staff. A volunteer who cannot carry out regular duties effectively or safely may be (temporarily) reassigned other work is available or (temporarily) suspended from his/her volunteer duties.

The organization will treat all health information confidentially and will only disclose information about a volunteer's health status where there is informed consent from the volunteer or a legal obligation to do so.

Prior to acceptance as a volunteer or, thereafter if required, volunteers may be requested to submit a written statement from their physician attesting to their (physical / emotional / psychological) suitability to carry out their volunteer duties.

Volunteers in specific programs are required to have proof of a negative chest X-ray or TB test at the time of placement and annually thereafter.