Privacy Policy

Volunteer-Well Privacy Policy

PREAMBLE:
The Corporation is committed to protecting the privacy of the information of its employees, members, donors, customers, and other stakeholders. We value the trust of those we deal with, and of the public, and recognize that maintaining this trust requires that we be transparent and accountable in how we treat the information that donors choose to share with us. During our various projects and activities, we frequently gather and use personal information. Anyone from whom we collect such information should expect that it will be carefully protected and that any use of or other dealing with this information is subject to consent. Our privacy practices are designed to achieve this.

DEFINITION:
Personal information is any information that can be used to distinguish, identify, or contact a specific individual. This information can include an individual’s opinions or beliefs, as well as facts about, or related to, the individual. Exceptions: business contact information and certain publicly available information, such as names, addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers as published in public directories, are not considered personal information. Where an individual uses his or her home contact information as business contact information as well, we consider that the contact information provided as business contact information.

PRACTICES:
Personal information gathered by our organization is kept in confidence. Our personnel are authorized to access personal information based only on their need to deal with the information for the reason(s) for which it was obtained. Safeguards are in place to ensure that the information is not disclosed or shared more widely than is necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was gathered. We also take measures to ensure the integrity of this information is maintained and to prevent its being lost or destroyed.

We collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate, considering the circumstances. Wherever we collect this information, we routinely offer individuals we deal with the opportunity to opt not to have their information shared for the purposes beyond those for which it was explicitly collected.

Website and Electronic Commerce
We use password protocols and encryption software to protect personal and other information we receive when a product or service is requested and/or paid for online. Our software is routinely updated to maximize protection of such information.

Updating Private Policy
We regularly review our privacy practices for our various activities, and update our policy. Please check our website on an on-going basis for information on our most up-to-date practices.

Contact Information
Questions, concerns or complaints relating to the Corporation’s privacy policy on the treatment of personal information should be e-mailed to [email protected] Attention: Executive Director

Further information on privacy and your rights in regard to your personal information may be found on the website of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.privcom.gc.ca/

The Volunteer Well is a non-profit charity organization (Registration Number: 77243 5947 RR0001) with the following charitable purpose:

  1. To address and prevent specific problems faced by women, LGBTQ++, marginalized people in financial need, new immigrants and Black, Indigenous and People of colour families facing disadvantages, such as poverty and unemployment by providing programs beneficial to the community that are charitable at law, such as job mentorship workshops and health resources, that teach a variety of life skills as well as integration into Canadian society to help them become active members/volunteers of their community.
  2. To relief conditions attributed to being aged by providing a variety of programs that will help alleviate social isolation and loneliness.
  3. To address and prevent specific problems faced by children and youth by providing a variety of programs that will assist with overall development, teaching life skills and helping become active members/volunteers in their community.
  4. And to do all such things as are ancillary and incidental to the attainment of this charitable purpose.
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Land Acknowledgement

We acknowledge the relationship that the First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada have with the land all Canadians live on and enjoy. There are many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people from across Canada who have lived on and cared for the land from time immemorial. We stand with all Indigenous peoples, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live. We recognize that we must do more to learn about the history and current situation of Indigenous people so as to better understand our roles and take responsibility towards reconciliation as treaty people, residents, and caretakers.

Call our client care at 905-581-8187 or email [email protected].

Our Offices: Grimsby ON  |  Mississauga ON  |  Stoney Creek ON

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