Shelter KC Volunteer Agreement and Release from Liability
- I recognize that as a volunteer I represent Shelter KC to the public. I accept the responsibility and will conduct myself in a professional and courteous manner. I will be clean and sober when conducting business as a representative of this organization. I understand that Shelter KC is engaged in the practice of ministry and that, within the context of that ministry, I am volunteering to perform work duties without any expectation that I will be paid wages or any other type of compensation. I declare I am serving as a volunteer and not an employee.
- I hereby also affirm the information I have provided on this application is correct and do authorize Shelter KC to contact my references listed and to perform a background check.
- I will not participate in and will report any and all instances of any sort of harassment, exploitation, discrimination and/or intimidation. I will work to maintain an atmosphere of physical and emotional safety for everyone associated with the organization (employees, volunteers, residents, overnight guests, and visitors).
- I agree to maintain the confidentiality of all volunteers, residents, overnight guests, and donors about whom I have access to 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 others in car accidents, falls, muggings, exposure to illiness etc. Potential hazards have been explained to me. I am voluntarily participating in this service with knowledge of potential hazards involved and hereby agree to accept any and all risks of injury.
- I agree that my assignees, heirs, guardians and other legal representatives will not make a claim against, or sue for injury or damage resulting from negligence or other acts, howsoever caused, by any employee, agent, or volunteer of the organization as a result of my participation as a volunteer. I hereby release Shelter KC from all actions, claims, or demands that I, my assignee's, heirs, guardians and legal representatives now have or may hereafter have for injury resulting from 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 and that a motor vehicle report will be obtained on my driving record and subsequently approved by Shelter KC’s insurance carrier. I agree to maintain my license and 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 the influence 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 of liability and I agree of my own free will. I understand I am responsible for the information contained within these documents, and by clicking submit, I agree to the terms and conditions set forth by these documents.
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Welcome to the Shelter KC Community Event Registration & Volunteer Information System (CERVIS). Thank you for your desire to serve as part of the Shelter KC team. Please complete the information requested below to submit your application for review. We look forward to serving with you!