(Conviction will not necessarily disqualify applicants. The recency, severity, and pertinence of the conviction to  the placement will all be considered.)

If I am being requested to provide documentation of these volunteer hours, I have indicated it on this  application. I will respect the client’s rights by not discussing confidential information that I might obtain through  my volunteer assignments at Indian Center Inc. By signing, I hereby state that all the information is truthful and  I understand and will comply with the Indian Center Inc. Volunteer Waiver, Policies, and Procedures. I  understand that failure to comply with the policies and procedures or violation of confidential information will  result in my immediate termination.

INDIAN CENTER INC.   VOLUNTEER WAIVER, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES  

The Indian Center Inc. appreciates your service and will do our best to ensure that your  experience is rewarding and safe. As a volunteer of the Indian Center Inc. you must follow the  Volunteer Policies and Procedures as follows: 

• I understand that I will not be covered under the Indian Center, Inc. Worker’s  Compensation policy or any other medical coverage policy should I be injured on the job  or suffer occupational disease. 

 • The relationship between the Indian Center, Inc. and volunteers is an “at will”  arrangement and may be terminated at any time without cause by either the volunteer or  the Indian Center, Inc.  

• I (we) must abide by the volunteer policies and procedures outlined in this application.

• I have read and agreed to the volunteer policies of the Indian Center, Inc. as stated here.  

• All volunteers must enter the Indian Center, Inc. through the front door and sign in at the  front office. 

 • All volunteers must sign in at the beginning of their shift and sign out after completing  their shift.  

• You must sign out during your break and sign back in. 

• No one under the influence of drugs and or alcohol will be permitted to volunteer. 

• You must report all accidents and injuries immediately to staff. 

• Report any safety hazards you see immediately. 

• Wash your hands before and after handling food items, observe good housekeeping  habits, and maintain good personal hygiene. 

• Use proper lifting techniques: When lifting heavy objects, use your legs and push  upwards, keep your back straight and your body balanced. Do not attempt to lift over 50  lbs. without assistance. 

• Food and other products may not be removed from the CSFP warehouse or storage  closet without the approval of the CSFP, Facility, or Executive Director.  

• Sexual harassment, violence, harassing behavior, or offensive speech will not be  tolerated. 

• Proper clothing for volunteer work must worn. Sneakers, work shoes or boots are  required. No heels, open toed shoes or sandals are permitted. Please leave purses,  jewelry and other valuables at home or locked in your car.

• The Indian Center Inc. will not be responsible for any missing personal belongings. 

• No personal phone calls are allowed while volunteering. You may use your cell phone on  your break.  

• If you need paperwork signed for your volunteer obligations you are responsible for  bringing it in with you to your scheduled shift.  

• The Indian Center Inc. inclement weather policy states: If Lincoln Public Schools close  because of weather, the Indian Center will be closed. 

If there is a scheduled LPS day off  and weather is bad then a decision will be made to close the Indian Center by the  Executive Director. Please call to make sure the Indian Center Inc. is open if there is  questionable weather.