Noah's Ark Volunteer Application

1. I agree to work in a constructive and cooperative way with the residents and staff, treating everyone with dignity and respect.

2. I understand that the activities associated with volunteering at Noah's Ark and being around adult developmentally or intellectually disabled individuals may involve various communication styles and techniques.

3. I agree to volunteer under the guidance and supervision of the Volunteer Activities Chairperson and Executive Director of Noah's Ark.

4. I agree to seek advice from other volunteers, Noah's Ark staff, family members and guardians about the best and most effective way to be of assistance in a given activity and/or with any particular resident. I will also seek input from the residents to determine the best way to communicate with them.

5. I agree to comply with safety procedures as requested. This includes cleaning up after my activity, keeping exit doors clear and restoring room areas to original layout upon completion of activity. I will notify staff if an item is broken, supplies are low, or if I have a safety concern.

6. I agree to adhere to the CDC guidelines for health and safety by not volunteering if ill. I further agree to wear a facial covering at all times, utilizing social distancing, washing of hands and using sanitizer during this pandemic.

7. I understand that the use of drugs and alcohol are not permitted on the property at any time.

8. I agree to sign in and out of the Volunteer Log Book, which enables staff to track who is on the property at any given time and to record volunteer time contributions.

9. I agree to wear appropriate clothing for my volunteer activities, including Volunteer T-shirt and ID badge provided.

10. I agree be respectful and to employ safe practices when using social media to post photos involving residents and my volunteer activities. I agree to comply with any photo release restrictions of residents participating in my activities.

11. I understand that any information (written, verbal or other form) obtained during the performance of my volunteer duties must remain confidential. This includes all information about residents, members, clients, families, employees and other associate organizations, as well as any other information otherwise marked or known to be confidential.

12. I agree to conform to the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures while serving as a volunteer, and understand that such compliance is a condition of remaining a volunteer.

I acknowledge and agree that participation in activities and transportation with Noah’s Ark is a personal choice and may involve risk of serious bodily injury, including loss of life, property damage, and other hazards.

I understand and agree that I will not hold Noah’s Ark or The Villages at Noah’s Landing responsible and/or liable for any injury that occurs during participation in any activity and/or transportation.

I agree, on behalf of my family, heirs, beneficiaries, and personal representative, to assume all the risks and responsibilities regarding any participation in Noah’s Ark activities and transportation.

I release and forever discharge and covenant not to sue Noah’s Ark (including its Officers, Volunteers, Agents, Employees, and Board of Directors) from and against any and all liability for any and all claims.

I hereby certify that all of the information provided by me in this application (or in any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that the falsification, misrepresentation or omission of any facts in these or other volunteer related documents may (or will) be cause for the denial of acceptance as a volunteer, or immediate removal as a volunteer, regardless of the timing or circumstances of discovery.

I hereby authorize you verify all information contained in this application and to contact any references, former and present employers, and any other person, agency, or organization that may have information about me, and for them to provide to you such information (including opinions) that they may have regarding my character and fitness for working with adults with developmental or intellectual disability.

I authorize those who are contacted to disclose any and all information to Noah's Ark of Central Florida. I release all such persons or entities from liability that may result or arise from the collections of all such evaluations or information for its consideration of my application. I understand that this personal information will be held confidential by the Noah's Ark staff and board.

I also agree to hold Noah's Ark of Central Florida, the Villages at Noah's Landing, staff and volunteers, and any other person to whom the release above applies, harmless from any damages, specifically including attorney fees and court costs, created by or relating to my unwarranted attempt to collect damages for providing information described above or any other unwarranted action by me in connection with this application. I waive any right that I may have to inspect any information provided about me or by any person or organization identified by me in the application process.

I understand that submission of an application does not guarantee me acceptance as a volunteer. I further understand that should Noah's Ark extend an offer to me as a volunteer, it is for no specific duration and may be revoked by either Noah's Ark, or me at any time, with or without cause.

If accepted as a volunteer, I agree to conform to the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures while serving as a volunteer, and understand that such compliance is a condition of remaining a volunteer.