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Updated 11/14 RSVP PARTNER AGREEMENT Volunteer Station: City of Elk River Contact: Administration - Tina Allard, City Clerk Parks and Recreation— Steve Benoit — 763-635-1150 sbenoit @elkrivermn.gov Activities Center—Annette Bonin— 763-635-4500 abonin @elkrivermn.gov Address: 13065 Orono Parkway, Elk River, MN 55330 Phone: 763-635-1003 E-mail: tallard @elkrivermn.gov THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS UNDERSTANDINGS BETWEEN THE RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM OF THE GREATER ST. CLOUD AREA AND THE ABOVE NAMED VOLUNTEER STATION FROM November 17, 2014 TO November 17, 2017. THE FOLLOWING IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO BY BOTH PARTIES. 1. Volunteer Recruitment: RSVP will recruit and interview senior volunteers to meet the needs of your volunteer station to the best of our abilities. 2. Orientation of Volunteers and Volunteer Supervisors: RSVP will orient volunteers and Volunteer Station Supervisors to RSVP prior to placing at that volunteer station and at other times as necessary. 3. Volunteer Placement: RSVP may arrange interviews involving the potential volunteer, contact person at the volunteer station and RSVP staff to discuss available assignments. The volunteer station makes the final decision on placement of volunteers and assumes responsibility for screening including reference and/or criminal background checks as needed. 4. Volunteer Job Descriptions: The volunteer station will provide RSVP with a written description of each volunteer need which will be placed in the volunteer station's file if appropriate. RSVP should be notified of any revisions or unavailability of these needs. Job descriptions are reviewed annually for revisions and appropriateness. RSVP provides a copy of the job description to the volunteer at the time of the placement. 5. Training of Volunteers: The volunteer station will provide orientation and training about the volunteer station and their assignment. On-going in-service or special training will be provided as necessary. 6. Volunteer Supervision and Follow-Up: RSVP will regularly contact volunteers to discuss their satisfaction with their assignment and deal with any concerns. The volunteer station will provide ongoing supervision and related follow-up of volunteers on assignments. 7. Recognition: The volunteer station will recognize the volunteers. This recognition may be formal or informal. 8. Insurance Coverage: RSVP will furnish supplemental accident, personal liability, and excess automobile liability insurance according to the Corporation for National and Community Service policies. 9. Volunteer Safety: The volunteer station will provide for adequate safety of volunteers, which includes a written safety plan on file with RSVP and agrees to submit an annual assurance email upon request by the project sponsor. In consultation with RSVP, the volunteer station will make investigations and reports regarding accidents and injuries involving RSVP volunteers. 10. Consultation: The volunteer station and RSVP will confer regularly to discuss volunteer needs and concerns.