Welcome to the 8 Cents in a Jar squad, where your time is more valuable than gold! We are thrilled to have you join our team of dedicated volunteers. This agreement outlines the expectations and commitments for all volunteers, ensuring a clear understanding of our mutual responsibilities.
- Handbook Review: I commit to thoroughly reading and understanding the volunteer handbook. I recognize that the handbook contains important information about the organization’s policies, procedures, and my responsibilities. Find the link to the handbook here: Volunteer Handbook
- Training and Orientation: I will attend the required Orientation and Training sessions provided by 8 Cents in a Jar.
- Communication: I commit to maintaining open and honest communication with the organization. I understand the importance of keeping the team informed and will promptly notify the Volunteer Coordinator if I am unable to attend a scheduled volunteer activity.
- Commitment: As a volunteer with 8 Cents in a Jar, I commit to upholding the values and mission of the organization. I pledge to dedicate my time and talents to making a positive impact, working collaboratively with the team, and contributing to our shared goals.
Confidentiality: As a volunteer with 8 Cents in a Jar, I understand that I may have access to confidential and sensitive information. I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all such information and not disclose it to any unauthorized persons. All information concerning clients, former clients, our staff, volunteers, financial data, and business records of 8 Cents in a Jar is confidential. 8 Cents in a Jar and its volunteers will use reasonable efforts, consistent with its established policies and procedures, to protect the confidentiality and intellectual property of any information furnished by 8 CENTS in connection with this agreement. The volunteer also agrees to receive news and refrain from copying, disclosing, using, selling, or offering for sale all said INFORMATION other than at the client's request. In return, 8 Cents in a Jar will also adhere and take the same stands. Nothing contained herein shall limit the volunteer from complying with F.S. 119 and Florida's public records law, and such disclosures shall not be a breach of this agreement.
Conduct: I’ll conduct myself with the professionalism and respect that’s worth its weight in gold. My behavior will shine positively on 8 Cents in a Jar, reflecting our shared values and mission.
Medical Treatment: In case of an emergency, I release 8 Cents in a Jar from any claims related to first-aid or medical services rendered during my volunteer tenure.
Insurance: I acknowledge that 8 Cents in a Jar isn’t a bank vault for financial assistance or insurance benefits. I waive any claims for compensation beyond voluntary offerings in the event of injury or medical expenses.
Assumption of Risk: I acknowledge that my participation in volunteer activities may involve certain risks. I understand that these risks can include, but are not limited to, physical injury, property damage, and other unforeseen hazards. By signing this agreement, I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my participation and agree to hold the organization harmless from any claims or liabilities arising from my volunteer activities. I acknowledge that 8 Cents in a Jar is not liable for any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may occur during volunteer activities.
Grievance Policy: 8 Cents in a Jar recognizes its responsibility to listen to all stakeholder suggestions, complaints, or grievances, and attempt to resolve any such concerns. If a grievance cannot be resolved by the Executive Director, the contractor shall inform the Compliance Director of any unresolved grievance via email to compliance@8cents.org.
Hold Harmless/Indemnity: Up to the amount set forth in F.S. 768.28, each party to this Agreement agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the other for and from any claims, causes of action, or any other proceeding of any type or kind that is made against the other where the such claim, cause of action or other proceeding arises from the conduct, act, omission, or commission by the other party. A party shall not be liable for any failure or delay in the performance of this agreement for the period that such failure or delay is beyond the reasonable control of a party, materially affects the performance of any of its obligations under this agreement, and could not reasonably have been foreseen or provided against but will not be excused for failure or delay resulting from general economic conditions or other general market effects.
Applicable Law: The volunteer shall comply with all applicable laws in performing services. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Florida. By signing below, I confirm that I’ve read, understood, and agreed to the terms and conditions of this engaging and fiscally responsible agreement.
By signing below, I commit to the terms of this financial agreement, confirming my understanding of the volunteer program's structure/stipulations and my involvement.