Policies
Below is a list of Kind Space policies with a brief description and link to the full policy. This page will be updated as new policies are created and current policies are revised.
If there are any comments, questions, or concerns about the policies please contact Carling at carling@kindspace.ca.
Accountability and Community Policy
Applies to all employees, volunteers, board members, contractors, members, and service users, as it directly affects organizational programming and operations.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NwCU6wnvo0R3NVORoduiL_kEVl0Slq21/view?usp=sharing
Clients in Crisis Policy
Outlines our policy on how we handle a situation if a participant in one of our programs, inside our physical space, or on a break outside during the hours of a program in a mental, emotional, or physical crisis.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vAgtMQHDgCxv5dfAKnHkexEqs6902OfS/view?usp=sharing
Conflict of Interest Policy
Outlines how, when, and why board and staff members would disclose personal or professional relationships.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ofH_Uhswljht_wSn233nwS0RhoQEWvuu/view?usp=sharing
Emergency Safety and Response Plan
This emergency safety plan is for volunteers, staff and board members to navigate aggressive emergency situations at Kind Space. The plan is divided into three main sections: prevention measures, intervention measures, and aftermath measures.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1azT6qUFmcOvqRG6EbU2Avp89buSdnAgU/view?usp=sharing
Health & Safety Manual
In the winter of 2024 Kind Space approved a new, general health and safety manual. This manual replaces our previous COVID-19 manual.
Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r2eOmWfOWxRIUpI7Fhq87ds-VvrD_dvgxIkRM9gSdKw/edit?usp=sharing
Human Resources Policy
Outlines the formal rules and procedures for hiring, training, assessing, and terminating employees of the organization in accordance with employment law.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W4c80KMwf-LylkjKd0KJR4VgIUDI1-Tz/view?usp=sharing
Room Rental & Facility Management Policy
Outlines the requirements for renting a room or multiple rooms at Kind Space.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PkshK8KpqWx-zRzqXelqKLtqlTzHw1hN/view?usp=sharing
Safety & Wellbeing of Children & Young People Policy
A policy which outlines our responsibility to those under the age of 18.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/107maetjNzh0Vcm3D_45xYqjDYoWbvu6P/view?usp=sharing
Social Media Policy
Outlines how and when we respond to content and comments posted on or through Kind social media.
Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CnRhEOaeHGvxeg45HheAGCEwecc_XV7t/view?usp=sharing