Volunteer

Submitting your volunteer application indicates that you have read and agree with the following statement: I understand that completing this volunteer ministry application does not grant me a position as an Evansville Rescue Mission volunteer. I understand that before making any determination as to my eligibility to serve as a volunteer, the Evansville rescue mission may review my application, perform necessary background checks, and conduct in-person interview. I also understand that my volunteer work at the Evansville Rescue Mission is at-will and that either the organization or I may terminate this relationship with or without cause at any time. I also confirm that all statements made on this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statements, omissions, or other misrepresentations made on this application may result in my denial or immediate dismissal as an Evansville Rescue Mission volunteer. The Evansville Rescue Mission may use any photos of me and my family taken during volunteer service or Evansville Rescue Mission events for various media publications. As a volunteer, I understand that I am not paid for my services and I will regard any assignments given to me as a serious commitment and will fulfill each task to the best of my ability.

Please read and agree to each section. If you have questions please contact Victoria at 812-421-3800 or Victoria.flaherty@ermstaff.org

• Long pants are strongly recommended when volunteering in the kitchen. • Volunteers must wear closed toed shoes while volunteering in the kitchen, at either thrift store, and at Camp Reveal • A hairnet must be worn if working in the kitchen. Hairnets will be provided. Hairnets are required at all times while volunteering in the kitchen. All hair must be inside the hairnet. • Volunteers must wear clothing that is deemed modest by staff. Please do not wear midriff-revealing tops, short shorts, muscle shirts or anything tight-fitting. • Clothing worn by volunteers must not portray alcohol, cigarettes, drugs or sexual or violent themes. • Dangling or loosely worn jewelry should be removed before arriving.

• Volunteers are asked not to share personal details such as home address or phone/cell number with Mission Clients. • All personal information about Mission Clients is strictly confidential except when he/she shares information about matters with legal consequences such as someone being in danger or endangering others. In this case, volunteers must report the information to the staff person in charge.

Programs are violence-free and drug-free environments. Volunteers are not to smoke, drink alcohol, use drugs or carry weapons on site. • Volunteers are to engage in gracious and edifying conversation. • As ERM is a faith-based organization, volunteers are asked not to present or promote a worldview that is in opposition to the Christian worldview that is the very fabric of our ministries. • Harassment of any kind is not permitted and is subject to disciplinary action by ERM and/or local authorities • ERM is not responsible for the personal property of volunteers. • Volunteers are not to engage in a private transaction involving gifts, services or money with any Program participant. Any gift should be directed to or channeled through the organization. Volunteers may not accept money or gifts from Program participants for services rendered. • Volunteers are not permitted discounts at the Evansville Rescue Mission Thrift Store.

In consideration of being allowed the opportunity to volunteer at the Evansville Rescue Mission, I, the above referenced individual, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: 1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in volunteering could be potentially dangerous, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the Evansville Rescue Mission immediately; and, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS the Evansville Rescue Mission, their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used for the activity (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.