VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK & AGREEMENT

Please first download and read The Hope Center Philly Volunteer Handbook below.


After reading the handbook, ALL volunteers are required to acknowledge and agree to the handbook by completing the form below before being able to start volunteering.


PLEASE NOTE: Student volunteers and their parent/guardian must each acknowledge and agree to the handbook individually.

Volunteer Handbook Agreement Form

By checking this form, I acknowledge that I have received and read The Hope Center Philly Volunteer Handbook and I understand that it sets forth the terms and conditions of volunteering at The Hope Center Philly I understand and agree to abide by all of the rules, policies, and standards set forth in the Volunteer Handbook and realize failure to do so may result in my being asked to leave.  


I acknowledge that this Volunteer Handbook supersedes and replaces any and all prior Volunteer Handbooks and that the organization reserves the right to revise, delete and add to the provisions of this Volunteer Handbook. All such revisions, deletions or additions must be in writing and must be signed by the Executive Director of the organization. No oral statements or representations can change the provisions of this Volunteer Handbook. 


In case of emergency, I understand that every effort will be made to contact my emergency contacts. In the event that they cannot be reached, I hereby give permission for emergency treatment to be given to myself and other participating members of my family. I/we release, hold harmless, and indemnify The Hope Center Philly, its employees and Volunteers from all claims for damages whatsoever, including costs and attorney fees.


On behalf of myself and other participating members of my family, as well as all heirs, executors, administrators or assigns, I hereby fully Release and Discharge The Hope Center Philly, and its Directors, officers, agents, or their assigns from all rights, claims, and actions. On behalf of myself and other participating members of my family, we acknowledge that there is some risk of loss or damage or injury in any activity no matter how damage, loss or injury. On behalf of myself and other participating members of my family, we recognize and specifically release The Hope Center Philly, its Directors, officers, and agents, or their assigns from any activity on or off the premises of The Hope Center Philly. In consideration of the mutual promises referenced hereto, we hold harmless and indemnify The Hope Center Philly, its directors, officers, agents, volunteers, or assigns from any claim for damages, loss or injury including attorney fees. The terms of this Agreement are acknowledged to be freely, voluntarily, and knowingly executed. 


I fully understand all of the rights being surrendered and have adequate opportunity to investigate the premises, the activities; the individuals involved, and consult with any advisors I desire before signing or entering into this agreement.

 

By signing this form I hereby authorize The Hope Center Philly to use pictures of myself and other participating members of my family for The Hope Center Philly brochures, flyers, web site, and other advertising purposes.