VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND POLICIES
I understand that The Salvation Army, a religious and charitable organization, requires the assistance of volunteers in the conduct of its various spiritual and social programs. It is my desire to serve as a volunteer to further the work of The Salvation Army.
Volunteer Portal User Agreement
By creating an account on The Salvation Army Miami Area Command Volunteer Portal, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to comply with all policies, procedures, and expectations outlined below, including the Volunteer Code of Conduct, Volunteer Rights & Responsibilities, Safe From Harm requirements, and the Authorization of Photography/Film/Audio/Text and Release of Liability.
You understand that participation as a volunteer is contingent upon adherence to these standards and that failure to comply with The Salvation Army's policies, procedures, or behavioral expectations may result in the suspension or termination of volunteer privileges.
You further acknowledge that the information you provide within this portal is accurate and complete to the best of your knowledge and agree to maintain current contact information, availability, and other volunteer profile information as requested.
By creating an account and accessing this volunteer portal, you consent to receive communications from The Salvation Army regarding volunteer opportunities, scheduling, training requirements, program updates, and other volunteer-related matters through email, text message, telephone, or other electronic means.
Your continued use of this portal constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions outlined below.
Code of Conduct • Volunteers will portray a positive role model by maintaining an attitude of loyalty, patience, courtesy, tact, and maturity. • Volunteers will act in a caring, honest, respectful, and responsible manner. • Volunteers will respond to participants with respect and consideration and treat all participants equally, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, culture, economic level of the family, or disability. • Volunteers will respect participant’s rights and will help to maintain a safe and nurturing environment. • At no time during a program, event, or ministry may a volunteer be alone with a minor. They should always be in the presence of at least two official Salvation Army Safe From Harm trained adults. • Profanity, inappropriate jokes, gossip, sharing intimate details of one’s personal life, and any kind of harassment in the presence of participants, volunteers, or staff is prohibited. • Volunteers should not take photos or videos of any minors in Salvation Army programs, events, and ministries, nor post such photos or videos on the internet/social media. • Volunteers should not contact minors in Salvation Army programs, events, and ministries via electronic communication or the internet for any reason. • Volunteers will discuss concerns and complaints in an appropriate manner with Salvation Army leadership. • Volunteers are to report to Salvation Army leadership any volunteer who violates policies listed in this Code of Conduct. Volunteer Rights & Responsibilities As a volunteer, you have the right to: • Do meaningful and satisfying work. • Be recognized as a valued team member. • Have choices and feel comfortable about saying "no." • Volunteer in a safe and healthy environment. • Receive feedback and recognition for your contribution. • Have your personal information kept confidential. As a volunteer, you are expected to: • Be reliable, punctual, and trustworthy. • Be a positive reflection on those you come in contact while you volunteer with The Salvation Army. • Ask for support when it is needed. • Stay safe. • Be accountable and accept feedback. • Discuss complaints in an appropriate manner with Salvation Army leadership.
AUTHORIZATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY/FILM/AUDIO/TEXT AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY I hereby irrevocably grant to The Salvation Army, its successors and assigns, its agents and those by whom it is commissioned, the absolute, unrestricted and unlimited license, right, permission, and consent to use and reuse, disseminate, copyright, print, reproduce, publish and republish, for any and all trade purposes or commercial or other advertising or public purposes, and in any and all advertising, publicity, display, publication or media, my name, signature and likeness, any portraits, pictures, video, film, photographic prints or other representations of me, or in which I may appear, or any reproductions or sketches thereof or parts thereof, photographic or otherwise, with such additions, deletions, alterations or changes therein as The Salvation Army in its discretion may make, either separately or together with my name or a fictitious name, or the name of another person, with or without any statements or testimonials made by me or authorized by me which The Salvation Army may, in its discretion, prepare for use in connection therewith. I also hereby grant unrestricted use of audio tracks or text containing my voice, comments, or any sounds I may make whatsoever, to The Salvation Army for such purposes as it may deem appropriate. I warrant that I have not limited or restricted the use of my name, voice or photograph to the use of any organization or person. I hereby release and discharge The Salvation Army, its successors, assigns and agents from any and all claims and demands arising out of or in connection with the use of any of the foregoing, including any claims for defamation, invasion of privacy or violation of any statutory right.
If you need any assistance please call David Jenett at 786-684-9806
Thank you and we look forward to you joining the team!