The following are the guidelines for Court Ordered or Lawyer Recommended Community Service volunteers:
Volunteers are expected to exhibit behavior that reflects positively on our organization.
All volunteers work at staff's discretion and will perform tasks as needed.
All scheduled shifts must be attended and on time to receive full credit.
Once shifts have been signed up for, if you need to reschedule, do so by emailing Volunteer@unionshelter.org prior to your scheduled shift start time. Cancellations after scheduled shift start time will be counted as a missed shift.
No more than one tardy (15 minutes or more after your scheduled shift start time), last minute cancellation, or missed shift will be permitted, at staff's discretion.
Cell phones must remain in either a locker or in the volunteer's car for the entirety of shift.
If a letter confirming the community service hours is needed and is not communicated at orientation, you can request by email. It must be at least 3 business days prior to the due date at volunteer@unionshelter.org. Please note: business days are Monday-Friday, and do not include weekends or holidays. Last minute requests and drop ins are not able to be accommodated.
Please exercise safe boundaries between yourself and clients.
*IF THESE GUIDELINES ARE NOT FOLLOWED, ALL FURTHER HOURS MAY BE CANCELLED AND THE VOLUNTEER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE THEIR HOURS AT THE COMMUNITY SHELTER.
Once the required hours are completed, you are welcome to attend a volunteer orientation and continue volunteering with us!
As the parent/legal guardian of the minor child under the age of 17 named below, I hereby give permission for them to volunteer with the Community Shelter of Union County (CSUC).
Minors aged 10-15 years old must volunteer with a parent/legal guardian.
Minors aged 16-17 years old can volunteer solo if they attend volunteer orientation, otherwise they must volunteer with a parent/legal guardian.
Minor Volunteer Liability Release Form
In consideration of their desire to serve as a volunteer with CSUC, I hereby assume all responsibility for any and all risk of property damage or bodily injury that they may sustain while participating in any volunteer effort, including the use of equipment and facilities of CSUC.
I hereby release CSUC, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from events beyond control. In the event of an accident, injury, or illness, the above stated and its agents do not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to, medical, health, or disability insurance, in the event of an accident, injury, illness, death, or property damage.
Furthermore, I release CSUC, and its officers, directors, employees, agents and volunteers for any loss, personal injury, accident, misfortune, or damage to the above name or his/her property, with the understanding that reasonable precautions shall be taken to ensure the health and safety of the volunteer.
They currently have no known mental or physical condition that would impair their capability for full participation as intended or expected of them. Further, I have carefully read the foregoing release and indemnification and understand the contents thereof and sign this release as my own, free act.
Minor Photo Release
I hereby grant CSUC permission to use any recording or photographs in any and all of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these materials will become the property of CSUC and will not be returned. I hereby irrevocably authorize CSUC to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish or distribute this photo for purposes of publicizing CSUC’s programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product, including written or electronic copy. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of the photograph. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge CSUC from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate have or may have by reason of this authorization.