March 16, 2020
Message to Katimavik from Chief Executive Officer John-Frederick Cameron
March 16, 2020
To members of the Katimavik family,
We
are in the midst of a pandemic that has affected every aspect of
society. As the COVID-19 situation evolves, Katimavik is committed to
ensuring the health and well-being of all our Participant-Volunteers and
staff.
To ensure their maximum safety, we’ve recently created a
Pandemic Preparedness Committee comprised of myself, Director of
Finance and Operations Virginie Thibeault, National Experience Program
Manager Adim Hébert, and Human Resources Consultant Mary Travaglini.
We have created a Pandemic Policy & Procedure plan to be
implemented immediately.
Project Leaders in each community have
been given detailed instructions regarding COVID-19 preparedness. These
include education on COVID-19 and its symptoms, precautions and
recommended procedures, and steps to take if a Participant-Volunteer
shows symptoms. These include social distancing and self-isolation
protocols. In addition, each Project Leader is making contact with
their specific provincial health authority in order to be prepared for
any immediate course of action required.
Effective immediately,
the Rotation is on hold until it has been determined whether it is safe
for Participant-Volunteers to travel.
We’re in communication with
the Government of Canada and as the situation evolves, so too will our
plan. Should any significant changes be made, we will communicate
these to you.
All members of our staff and I hold the health and well-being of our Participant-Volunteers as our highest priority.
Stay safe and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Best,
John-Frederick Cameron
Chief Executive Officer,
Katimavik Youth Services