Volunteer applications are readily available at the receptionist areas at both Mauno Kaihla Koti and Kotitalo; by calling the Manager, Program & Support Services (MPSS) , Heidi Slotegraaf at 705-945-9987, Ext. 203; or by filling out the application online below.

Completing the formal Ontario-Finnish Resthome Association (OFRA) Volunteer Application form gives our organization useful information about you, your skills, experience, and your interests. This helps us determine how we can best use your talents to benefit the residents of OFRA.

As of July 2010, provision of a negative Criminal Records Check is now mandatory for volunteers over the age of 18 years and for volunteers working in an organization with vulnerable residents. The process for obtaining your Criminal Records Check is as follows:

• The Manager, Program & Support Services (MPSS) will complete and sign part of the Police Record Check Application form so that Police Services are aware of the reason for the Criminal Record Check.
• Once you have finished filling in your required information, such as name, date of birth and address, you can then take the form into the Police Services Building located at 580 Second Line E (or the OPP for residents living outside city limits). The phone number for the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Building is (705) 949-6300. You will need to provide two (2) pieces of identification; one must be government issued photo identification.
• The on-duty officer will make sure you have filled in the form correctly, and you will be asked to show your proper identification. The officer will then inform you when you can return to pick up the completed Records Check. This process can take up to a week in some instances.
• The cost for a Criminal check is $15, which will need to be paid when you hand in the application to the on-duty officer.
• After Police Services has completed your records check, they will sign the application and return it to you. It is then your responsibility to bring the completed original form (not a photocopy) to The Ontario-Finnish Resthome Association for our records.

A confidentiality agreement/policy must also be signed by all volunteers in order to protect the privacy of our residents and staff.

Reference checks are mandatory – please use a teacher, minister, employer, etc., whenever possible – avoid any personal references. For individuals under 18 years, three (3) references must be provided in lieu of a police check.