Volunteer Agreement
As a volunteer/intern with the Welcome to America Project (WTAP), I understand I will be volunteering,
either directly or indirectly, with refugees who are one of the most vulnerable populations being provided service by the
agency. I understand that compliance with all of the requirements
below for myself and my children are mandatory for volunteerism with WTAP for everyone’s safety: - The references I listed may be contacted by telephone or email.
- I understand that WTAP has my permission to use my name and photographs of me to promote the organization.
- I will inform a WTAP Staff or the Volunteer Supervisor of any previous injuries that may
affect my ability to safely complete volunteer tasks, including lifting.
- I understand
that I must carry my own health insurance. I will not hold WTAP responsible for any unforeseen injuries or
problems that may occur on the job.
- I understand I may not initiate or engage in any media/public
event pertaining to a refugees or the organization without the approval of WTAP. Requests for media engagements
will be referred directly to the WAP Staff or Volunteer Supervisor.
- I understand that I have the
right to submit a grievance to the Executive Director of WTAP should I not be satisfied with the response
to the needs of, the interaction with, guidance of, care for refugee families within the scope of WTAP mission.
- I understand that WTAP is a group of volunteers that help set up households for refugee families and does
not provide any ongoing case management for the families. For the protection
of the refugee family, I will contact and work with the refugee’s resettlement agency before continuing
to visit them beyond work with WTAP.
- I will not abuse, neglect, exploit,
coerce, manipulate, retaliate against or deny food or any other basic necessities to refugee families.
- I understand that I am expected to report any
incident, action or circumstance which I may become aware of that presents a threat, endangerment, or poses a current or future
impact on refugee families to the a WTAP Staff or Volunteer Supervisor. I understand that it is especially important to inform the Staff or Volunteer Supervisor
in the case of a medical emergency, in the case of a pertinent medical update or in the case of a client’s
harmful threat to self or others.
- I understand that I may not be alone in the company of minor
children without the presence of a legal guardian. I will not transport minor children for any
purposes without the accompaniment of a legal guardian and expressed consent of WTAP following a fingerprint background check.
- I understand that I may receive personal information
regarding a refugee family on an as needed basis and a refugee family may choose to disclose information. I understand that
refugee information is confidential, especially addresses and contact information, and that it is not to be disclosed to an
outside party in written or verbal form, nor in an electronic communication such as mail, website accessible by public, etc.
- Many refugee clients choose not to have their photos taken for personal and/or security
reasons. I understand that I may not photograph nor arrange for a photograph of refugee families without first receiving
approval from the WTAP Staff or Volunteer Supervisor to ensure that WTAP has obtained expressed written consent on a WTAP
consent form.
- I understand all refugee families are to be treated with dignity,
respect and consideration and are not to be discriminated against based on race, national origin, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or marital status.
- I understand that the terms
listed above are not all-inclusive and may be updated, as needed.
By clicking the "Submit Application"
button you agree to all terms and conditions listed in the above agreement for yourself and minors participating in WTAP volunteer
activities.
