I recognize that, as a volunteer I represent the above organization to the public. I accept the responsibility for this status and will conduct myself in a professional manner. I will be clean and sober whenconducting business as a representative of this organization.
I will not participate in and will report any and all instances of any sort of harassment, exploitation, and or intimidation. I will work to maintain an atmosphere of physical and emotional safety for everyone associated with Open Door Mission: (employees, volunteers, clients and visitors).
I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all volunteers, clients, and donors about whom I have personal and identifying information.
I agree to honor the commitment length and frequency of service that I make to the organization. I agree to provide as much advance notice as is possible in the event that I will be absent from my volunteer shift. I agree to update my personal information and emergency information as changes occur.
I am aware that as a volunteer I expose myself to potential hazards which include but are not limited to: kitchen accidents, cuts, burns, back injury from lifting, car accidents, property damage or injury to othersin car accidents, falls, muggings, etc. and exposure to illnesses. Potential hazards have been explained to me.
I am voluntarily participating in this service with the knowledge of the potential hazards involved andhereby agree to accept any and all risks of injury.
I agree that my assignees, heirs, distributes, guardians and other legal representatives will not make a dclaim against, or sue for injury or damage resulting from the negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, or volunteer contractor of the organization as a result of my participation as avolunteer. I hereby release from all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignees, heirs, guardiansand legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury resulting from my participation as a volunteer.
If my volunteer service includes driving an automobile, I acknowledge that I have both a valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance policy as required by state law. I agree to maintain my licenseand insurance in good standing for my entire tenure as a volunteer for the organization. I am knowledgeable of and agree to abide by local and state traffic laws. I agree not to drive while under theinfluence of alcohol and/or other intoxicating substances.
I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this is a release ofliability and I sign it of my own free will.