Supervision - Immediate Dismissal

Sample Wording

Our organization values a collaborative work environment and will attempt to respectfully resolve conflict or problem situations. However, our priorities are the safety and well being of our clients, volunteers and staff and the integrity of our organization. If a volunteer were to commit a dangerous or harmful act, he/she may be dismissed immediately and without warning.

Grounds for immediate dismissal may include (but are not limited to):

• Gross misconduct or subordination
• Committing a criminal offence (theft, assault, vandalism, etc,)
• Acts of abuse, mistreatment or violence breach of policies or procedures
• Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Why?

Volunteers need to know up front that there are circumstances when immediate dismissal can occur.

This policy protects not only clients and staff but volunteers as well.

Key issues/procedures

Who is responsible for the dismissal and who makes the final decision?

Report the incident and document thoroughly al events leading up to the incident

Follow up with other volunteers, staff and clients if necessary

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