(1) The licensee may utilize volunteers who assist in the program under the direct supervision of the program implementation staff.

(2) The volunteers must have the understanding, ability, physical health, emotional stability and good judgment to meet the needs of the children in care.

(3) The volunteer must:

(a) Be sixteen years of age or older;

(b) Have a background check as required under chapter 170-06 WAC;

(c) Attend an agency orientation as required under WAC 170-297-5800;

(d) Have an employment application on file; and

(e) Have a food worker card, if applicable.

(4) It is recommended, but not required, that volunteers have the following:

(a) CPR and first-aid certification;

(b) HIV/AIDS training and annual bloodborne pathogen training; and

(c) TB test.

(5) The volunteer may be counted in the staff-to-child ratio if the volunteer meets all program assistant qualifications, but must be under the direct supervision of the program implementation staff.