MATE Volunteer Information 2025

Thank you for volunteering at MATE in 2025!

We want you to have a fun, meaningful experience. Here are some important values of MATE:

1. Work safely and carefully.

2. Treat everyone with dignity and respect.

3. Say hello to the homeowner and get to know them if you can. Please consider accepting any hospitality extended by the homeowner, e.g., snack, drink.

Please approve the participation of:

{yourName} {yourEmail} {yourMobile}

as a volunteer at Mission at the Eastward. Review and approve the release sections below.

Parent or Guardian Approval

Volunteer's Name*

First NameLast Name

Volunteer's Email

example@example.com

Volunteer's Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Can we add you to our email newsletter (if not already on)?

YesNo

Can we add you to our physical mail list (if not already on)?

YesNo

Volunteer's Mobile Phone

MATE does not sell your contact information.

Work Group*

What Other Group?

First Work Day at MATE

How Many Work Days?*

How Many Total Days?

Are You Age 18 or Older?*

YesNo

Please provide information about your parent or guardian...

Parent or Guardian

First NameLast Name

Parent or Guardian Email

example@example.com

Parent or Guardian Mobile Phone

Please enter a valid phone number.

Your parent or guardian will receive email asking for their agreement. Please ensure that they fill out the form they receive. Thank you.

Emergency Contact*

First NameLast Name

Emergency Contact Mobile Phone*

Media Release

I give permission for still or video pictures, as well as written statements, of my child or myself to be used for MATE promotional purposes. These efforts include, but are not limited to brochures, flyers, slideshows, email newsletters, newspaper articles, and websites.

I Agree*

Risk and Release

I understand that there are inherent risks involved in any mission event and that I am volunteering for an event that includes the repair of damaged and/or potentially unsafe buildings. I understand that MATE and its partners do not guarantee my safety, nor do they claim responsibility for my safety or personal belongings. I/we hereby assume all risks related to the injury, illness, loss, or harm that may occur to me/my child during or after the duration of the event. I release and hold harmless MATE (to include its partners, officers, directors, staff, affiliates, and successors) in this mission event from any and all liabilities for injury, illness, death or loss/damage of property that may occur during the course of my own or my child’s involvement, including all travel during the event. The validity, construction, and interpretation of this Release of Claim shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine exclusively, and that any and all claims arising from and/or related to this agreement or my participation in a Mission at the Eastward home improvement project may only be brought in the courts of competent jurisdiction of Franklin County, Maine.

I Agree*

Signature

Medical Waiver and Release
In the event medical treatment is required from a physician and/or hospital personnel I agree to hold such person/s and MATE free and harmless of any claims, demands, or suits for damages or injuries arising from the giving of such consent. The volunteer (and parent) releases and forever discharges MATE (to include its partners, officers, directors, staff, affiliates, and successors) from all and any claims that may arise due to first aid or decisions regarding medical care. The validity, construction, and interpretation of this Release of Claim shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Maine exclusively, and that any and all claims arising from and/or related to this agreement or my participation in a Mission at the Eastward home improvement project may only be brought in the courts of competent jurisdiction of Franklin County, Maine.

I Agree*

Signature

Protection of Children

The State of Maine’s Child and Family Services Child Protection Act requires that if you are aware of any potential child abuse situation, be it physical, emotional, sexual, or neglect, you must report it to the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) at 1-880-452-1999, or to Chris DeLisle, MATE’s DHHS Designated Agent, at 207-557-5119.

Thank you for volunteering at MATE!

If you have further comments, please email housing@missionattheeastward.org.

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