HINDS' FEET FARM VOLUNTEER FORMS

HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER OR INTERN?

In order to provide our members and residents with the best experience possible, we require all potential volunteers to fill out required documents before beginning. This includes the following:

*Volunteer Application (the only required document for Barn and Grounds/Maintenance Volunteers)

*Confidentiality Agreement

*Infectious and Communicable Disease Form

*Media Release

*Liability Release

*Members' Rights & Responsibilities form

All interns will also be required to complete a background prior to beginning.
WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?

Our team is happy to answer any questions or address any concerns that you may have.

Director of Development/Human Resources:

Amanda Mewborn 704.992.1424 x12

amewborn@hindsfeetfarm.org
HOW OFTEN ARE FORMS UPDATED?

To better communicate with all of our volunteers and staff, we ask that you update your forms once a year. We will reach out to each volunteer individually to complete these forms.
PRIVACY & PROTECTION OF INFORMATION

Security of information is extremely important to us. All information submitted is available to and accessed by only relevant personnel. Information is never sold or shared outside of Hinds' Feet
SUGGESTED BRAIN INJURY COURSES

The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC), provides free online courses for anyone working in the brain injury community. We strongly recommend you view the four TBI courses prior to volunteering. https://bianc.academy.reliaslearning.com/

1. Click on BIANC Courses.

2.Add the courses to your "Cart". After clicking on each individual course, you will need to scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Add to Cart". Once the course has been added, click "Continue Shopping".

3. Once all four courses are in your "Cart", click "Check Out".

4. You will be taken to the Member Sign-In page and click "Register".

5. You will then create an account and fill in your contact information.

Once this is complete, you will be taken back to the Checkout page, and will click "Submit Order".
Volunteer Application
All volunteer opportunities require the completion of this application, a signed Confidentiality Agreement, a signed Infectious and Communicable Disease Form, a signed Media Release, a signed Liability Release Form and a signed Members' Rights and Responsibilities Form.
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VOLUNTEER ROLES

Fundraising - Assist development team in seeking in-kind donations, write grants and sponsorship proposals, collaborate to build partnerships with local companies and conduct research on local companies' giving campaigns.Office - Assist with miscellaneous projects at the office, including phone calls, mailings, etc.Grounds/Maintenance - Assist with projects around the farm which may include mowing, weeding, cleaning the barn, spreading mulch, etc.Translator/Interpreter - Assist non-English-speaking members or residents and/orDay Program - Work directly with our members and staff in our day program.Barn - Assist with feeding and caring for our horses, maintaining a clean barn, etc.Equine Therapy - Work directly with our members by participating in our equine therapy program.Internship - Complete and internship for college credit. If you are inquiring about an internship, please provide a short description of what school you attend, how many hours you need to complete and which location (Huntersville or Asheville) you would like to complete your hours.
I have read and understood the various volunteer roles and am able to perform those roles in which I’ve applied for. I am volunteering my time for personal reasons and understand I will not be paid for my services as a volunteer or intern and I expect no compensation. Furthermore, I understand that this application will help in determining the best fit of my skills for Hinds’ Feet Farm.
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*Barn and Group/Maintenance Volunteers only need to finish the volunteer application. If you are interested in another area, please sign and complete the rest of the documents**

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By signing below, you attest that YOU ARE FREE from any infectious/communicable disease.

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By signing below, you attest that YOU ARE CONFIDENTIALLY INFORMING HINDS' FEET FARM that you have an infectious or communicable disease.

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Are you over the age of 18?

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I grant Hinds' Feet Farm, the perpetual and irrevocable right to use the undersigned's:

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