We are pleased you are interested in becoming a volunteer in the Kinship Program. We hope that the following information will help answer any questions you may have about the application and matching process. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact one of the Board Members or the Coordinator.

1. Download and complete the application form.
2. Reference forms will be sent to three non-family persons who you list on the application form. A records check through law enforcement will also be completed. These forms will need to be returned before acceptance as a volunteer can be confirmed.
3. You will be contacted for making arrangements for an interview prior to matching.
4. You will be notified of your acceptance as a volunteer and be required to attend a two hour training session prior to your match. A match with a child will be based on the availability of a child of your preference (e.g. age). We want to ensure compatibility.
5. You and your prospective match will have the opportunity to meet once before the match is confirmed. Both parties will have the opportunity to decline the match.
6. Once the match is confirmed, you will be expected to spend a minimum of one hour per week with the child. This is arranged at the convenience of your schedule and the child's.

   Activities are sponsored by the Kinship Program that you may attend with your Kinschild.

7. You will be given monthly report forms to complete and send in. The coordinator will contact you on a monthly basis to see how things are going. You are encouraged to contact the coordinator at any time, particularly when difficulties with your match arise.