I understand that...
The completion of this application does not obligate Ashby
Village to offer me a volunteer position. In processing my application,
background (and if driving, DMV) checks will be conducted, listed references
will be contacted, and possibly former volunteer sites and/or other
persons.
I hereby grant permission to any school, person, firm or
corporation to give Ashby Village any information that may be required to
arrive at a decision on the status of this application. I release Ashby
Village its officers, employees, representatives and agents from any and all
liability and/or damage by me in accessing or using such information.
By checking below, I hereby give my permission to
Ashby Village to do background (and if driving, DMV) checks. I understand
this information is confidential, and will not be shared.
To meet the requirements of our background check, a social security number is required for
direct one-on-one services with members. For prospective international
volunteers who do not have a social security number, we may be able to
accommodate office or event volunteering options only.
Volunteer Code of Conduct (Including Liability Release)
The volunteer program at Ashby Village is designed to provide volunteers with rewarding experiences. The following principles are intended to guide you.
1. As a volunteer I may become aware of someone’s PII (Personal Identifiable Information) and/or health, financial or other confidential information while performing my duties. I will not share this information.
2. I agree to respect the member’s right to privacy and confidentiality. I agree to access a member’s technological device(s) only as required to fulfill a member request authorized by Ashby Village.
3. Office volunteers and volunteers working on teams and committees agree to maintain confidentiality of all written and verbal information they receive about Ashby Village, its staff, members, volunteers, and partner organizations.
4. I will exercise discretion regarding interactions with members. For example, if I share my volunteer experiences with others, I will not share any information that would identify a member.
5. I agree to fill the service that I accepted. If a member requests further services, I will ask the member to contact the office for assistance.
6. I will not promote or offer my professional advice or services to members.
7. I agree to contact the office as soon as possible if I have concerns regarding the safety of a member.
8. When serving as a volunteer, I will not use recreational or illegal drugs or alcohol while completing service requests, attending team meetings or events, or any other activity.
9. I will not accept gifts or loans from members. I agree to provide services to members without monetary or in-kind compensation (exception: tolls, parking, and excessive mileage when providing rides).
11. When I am serving as a volunteer, Ashby Village does not compensate me for my time, labor, or work product.
12. When I am serving as a volunteer, I am not covered by worker's compensation.
13. I am responsible for determining if a task is safe for me to perform. I will exercise reasonable care to avoid injury or damages to myself or others.
14. By becoming a volunteer for Ashby Village, I agree not to hold Ashby Village responsible for costs, expenses, damages, or attorney fees that may arise from my participation as a volunteer.
15. FOR DRIVERS: With respect to incidents and accidents that occur while I am a volunteer driver of a motor vehicle (owned by myself or another), I agree to rely upon my own insurance to cover the cost of:
(a) injuries to myself or others, or
(b) damages to my property or to the property of others.
16. Ashby Village does not sell, exchange, or share personal information for use in marketing or solicitations outside the organization.
17. Ashby Village respects the cultural, religious, and political views of others. I will not impose my views on members, volunteers, or staff.
18. I agree to comply with the Ashby Village Anti-Discrimination Policy (below), and to report within 60 days of my awareness, any violation of these policies, by myself or another, to the Ashby Village Executive Director.
Ashby Village Anti-Discrimination Policy:
Ashby Village does not discriminate and does not permit discrimination, including but not limited to bullying, abuse, or harassment, on the basis of race, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, HIV status, or military status.
I understand that any violation of the foregoing Volunteer Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action including termination as a volunteer for Ashby Village.