1999 Minnesota Statutes

     145.956 Training and recruitment of volunteers. 

    Subdivision 1.    Training requirements.  (a) The 
 implementation plan shall require the local organization to 
 carefully screen and train volunteers to provide program 
 services.  Training must prepare volunteers to: 

    (1) identify signs of abuse or other indications that a 
 child may be at risk of abuse; 

    (2) help families develop communications skills; 

    (3) teach and reinforce healthy discipline techniques; 

    (4) provide other support a family needs to cope with 
 stresses that increase the risk of abuse; and 

    (5) refer the family to other appropriate public health, 
 education, and social services. 

    (b) The implementation plan shall also include procedures 
 whereby the local agency will provide ongoing support, 
 supervision, and training for all volunteers.  Training must be 
 culturally appropriate and community-based, and must incorporate 
 input from parents who will be using the program's services.  

    Subd. 2.    Recruitment of volunteers.  The 
 implementation plan must require that the local organization 
 recruit minority volunteers to serve communities of color. 

    HIST: 1996 c 451 art 4 s 30