I will promote the creation of a friendship community based on mutual respect and a sense of personal well-being. I will treat others with honor and respect because we are all created in the image of G-d.
As a volunteer of Friendship Circle/LifeTown:
- I understand that Friendship Circle/LifeTown expects me to behave responsibly. I agree to utilize my best judgment and sense of responsibility when spending time with the child with whom I am matched.
- I understand that the use of a cell phone during Friendship Circle/LifeTown programs does not promote a healthy friendship and should only be used in case of emergency.
- I agree to respect the privacy of all participants of the Friendship Circle/LifeTown and to keep personal information confidential.
- I understand that once I commit to attend a program or event, the Friendship Circle/LifeTown staff and special friends expect me to be there. I agree to attend and give it my best effort. In the event that I cannot attend, I agree to give notice to Friendship Circle/LifeTown staff and the parents of my special friend sufficiently in advance.
- If someone gets hurt or some other incident occurs while I am volunteering, it is my responsibility to immediately report the occurrence to Friendship Circle/LifeTown staff.
- I agree to represent the Friendship Circle/LifeTown to the best of my abilities.
- I have carefully read and agree to abide and be bound by all the rules above as well as any additional rules pertinent to specific events, including the Commitment to Everyone’s Safety and Well Being.
- I grant Friendship Circle/LifeTown permission to use my name, image, likeness, or recording in connection with any promotional materials including, but not limited to, brochures, advertising, and broadcasts.
I agree to volunteer for Friendship Circle/LifeTown. I understand that participation in Friendship Circle/LifeTown activities involves a certain degree of risk and can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. I have carefully considered the risk involved and agree to participate in this activity. I also understand that participation in this activity is entirely voluntary and requires participants to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct as set forth above as well as any additional rules pertinent to specific events.
I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT AS AN EXPRESS PRECONDITION OF MY/CHILD(REN)’S PARTICIPATION IN FRIENDSHIP CIRCE/LIFETOWN THAT I ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT ALTHOUGH FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE/LIFETOWN CARES DEEPLY ABOUT THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF ALL FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE/LIFETOWN PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE/LIFETOWN CANNOT GUARANTEE THAT COVID-19 OR ANY OTHER VIRUS OR DISEASE WILL NOT BE CONTRACTED BY FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE/LIFETOWN PARTICIPANTS, VOLUNTEERS, STAFF OR THEIR FAMILIES.
I understand that this local Friendship Circle/LifeTown is independently owned, operated and controlled. I release LifeTown, Friendship Circle and Chabad of Livingston and its employees, directors, officers, contractors and volunteers from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation.