PDFWAC 110-147-1490

What are the requirements for volunteers working directly with children/youth?

(1) These volunteers must meet the licensing requirements listed in this chapter, including meeting the qualifications for case aide staff, and must:
(a) Be at least twenty-one years of age, unless they are between eighteen and twenty-one years of age with an internship or practicum program as per WAC 388-147-1460(2);
(b) Be supervised at all times by at least one paid staff member or a designated volunteer meeting the qualifications of a program manager, working on-site. (Volunteers meeting program manager qualifications may provide direct care unsupervised); and
(c) Receive preservice training that addresses the needs of the population of children in care.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-147-1490, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-147-1490, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]