Volunteer Application -- The Mustard Seed

Thanks for volunteering with The Mustard Seed!

Before we get too far, please read, review and accept the following Code of Conduct and Volunteer/COVID waivers in order to volunteer with The Mustard Seed. Thanks so much for your understanding. 

VOLUNTEER CODE OF CONDUCT

The Mustard Seed Street Church is more than a place of work; it is a community of people united by their common vision of service. This service commitment is the foundation of the life of this church and expresses itself practically in the quality of relationships with fellow volunteers, staff and clients. We believe that as a church, we have been given a mandate to bring God’s love, peace, dignity to the less fortunate of Greater Victoria. This is accomplished through a ministry of service. 

As a volunteer for The Mustard Seed, I commit to the following:

• To conduct myself in a manner that promotes unity within the community
• To show compassion, kindness, humility and patience to one another
• To conduct myself in a manner consistent with a church environment regarding appropriate language, dress and a zero tolerance of drug or alcohol use
• To graciously and respectfully receive direction and instruction in the performance of the assigned duties 
• To bring grievances in a timely manner to the attention of a supervisor for prompt resolution
• To always promote a positive image of The Mustard Seed Street Church
• To respect and maintain confidentiality regarding community members

VOLUNTEER WAIVER

In consideration of permission granted to me to enter into or onto the property of The Mustard Seed Street Church for the purpose of volunteering my services, I hereby release and forever discharge The Mustard Seed Street Church, its servants, members, directors, contractors, employees, agents or other representatives, from any and all claims, causes of action, suits or demands whatsoever which I can or may have against The Mustard Seed Street Church, its employees or other representatives, for any loss or damage or injury to my person or property that I may sustain arising out of my presence or any of my activities, negligent or otherwise, at The Mustard Seed Street Church, its employees or other representatives.

I further covenant and agree to indemnify The Mustard Seed Street Church, its employees or other representatives, from any and all claims, causes of action, suits or demands whatsoever that anyone has, might have, or will have against The Mustard Seed Street Church, its employees or other representatives, for any loss, damages or injury to third parties arising out of my presence or any of my activities, negligent or otherwise, at The Mustard Seed Street Church, its employees or other representatives.

COVID-19: CONSENT TO VOLUNTEER WAIVER

 We thank you for you choosing to volunteer with us at the Mustard Seed Street Church during this unprecedented pandemic. Due to the government guidelines over social gathering sizes, combined with the current research on how the virus is transmitted, we have restricted our services and access to our buildings. To maintain services, we are building a small team of volunteers to help where needed and we thank you for choosing to be on this team. 

If you are not familiar with the COVID-19 virus, please visit the World Health Organization website and/or the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control website for more information.

By signing this form, you are stating that you understand, agree, and declare that in volunteering with the Mustard Seed Street Church during the COVID-19 pandemic that you will not be paid in any form of compensation for the tasks you will be performing while on site and that you are offering your assistance freely and voluntarily. You are and will be solely responsible for your own health and safety during your time of service with us. Your signature on this form indicates that you have taken the time to educate and inform yourself on the COVID-19 virus and that you agree to hold harmless and indemnify The Mustard Seed Street Church from any and all liability for personal and property damage, injury, illness, death, damages, costs, charges, expenses, and interest, including legal costs and charges on a full indemnity, solicitor-client basis, for any personal or property loss, or damages to you or your heirs, successors, assigns, or anyone who might otherwise claim through you, arising from your decision to volunteer with the Mustard Seed Street Church during the COVID-19 pandemic. You release The Mustard Seed Street Church, its board members, employees, agents, and representatives from any and all claims, at law, equity, or under legislations that you, or your heirs, successors, assigns, or those who might otherwise claim through you now or in the future might otherwise have been able to advance against The Mustard Seed Street Church.