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.
As a volunteer at LifeTown:
- I understand that LifeTown expects me to behave responsibly. I agree to utilize my best judgment and sense of responsibility when volunteering at LifeTown.
- I understand that the use of a cell phone during LifeTown programs does not promote a healthy environment and should only be used in case of emergency.
- I agree to respect the privacy of all participants at LifeTown and to keep personal information confidential.
- I understand that once I commit to attend a program or event, LifeTown staff and special friends expect me to be there. In the event that I cannot attend, I agree to give ample notice to LifeTown staff.
- If someone gets hurt or some other incident occurs while I am volunteering, it is my responsibility to immediately report the occurrence to the LifeTown Program Director .
- I agree to represent LifeTown to the best of my abilities.
- I grant Friendship Circle 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 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 agree to volunteer for LifeTown. I understand that participation in 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. 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.
LifeTown provides very special and unique opportunities for volunteers, special friends and their families to enrich the lives of each other. In doing so, most participants will encounter new and sometimes challenging situations. Thus, it is imperative to set expectations at the beginning so that volunteers, special friends, and parents understand what they can expect. Therefore, volunteers, special friends, and their respective families each certify and agree to the following by signing below that I:
- Understand that participation in this activity is entirely voluntary and requires everyone to abide by applicable rules and standards of conduct;
- Understand that I may be in the company of people with various degrees of social, development, and communication challenges. I understand that if there is ever a situation that I feel uncomfortable, it is my right and responsibility to report the occurrence to the Program Director or Group Leader.
- Understand that photographs can be private and sensitive and should not be shared.
- Understand that if a LifeTown participant needs help in the bathroom, it is my job to notify their parent or LifeTown staff and have them guide me in the proper protocol.
- Do not use or possess any illegal drug, alcohol or controlled substances at any time, including at LifeTown events or programs;
- Do not have any alcohol or tobacco products at LifeTown events or programs;
- Do not bring any weapons, firearms or other dangerous items to any LifeTown event or program;
- Agree to have a background check performed on me if 18 or over;
- Understand that participation in LifeTown activities involves a certain degree of risk and can be physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding. I have carefully considered the risk involved and have given consent to participate in this activity and knowingly and freely assume all such risks;
- Will not participate in any activity that I believe I cannot perform in accordance with LifeTown activities’ instructions or in a safe manner;
- If I observe any significant hazard during my participation in any event or program, I will stop participating in the event and inform LifeTown of such hazard immediately;
- Agree LifeTown is not responsible for any damages to personal property or injury in which LifeTown had no knowledge of the particular hazard or any activity outside of LifeTown sponsored events;
- Acknowledge that LifeTown is an independently owned, operated and controlled local corporation.
- Release LifeTown, Friendship Circle and Chabad of Livingston, the directors, board, officers, activity coordinators, and all employees, volunteers, related parties, and contractors from any and all claims or liability arising out of this participation;
