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