Organization Policies
Why We Require Volunteers to Apply
The City of Frisco tracks volunteer hours for all departments. We use this information to apply for grants, to verify community service hours and to track the growth of the Municipal Volunteer Program. In order for us to enter your volunteer hours, you must be registered in the city’s online database. By completing the online application, you are also agreeing to the city's Release of Liability agreement.
I certify all information contained on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and has been given voluntarily. I understand this information may be disclosed to any party with legal and proper interest, and I release the City of Frisco from any liability whatsoever for supplying such information. I understand a criminal record check will be conducted using the information disclosed on my application or by information provided on the background screen form provided to me. I understand that the background screen will be conducted on a yearly basis. I hereby authorize references listed on this application to answer any questions and to furnish any accurate information from their records concerning me, and I hereby release such companies and persons from any liability for such action.
As a volunteer, I agree to perform to the best of my ability the tasks as outlined in my job description or the tasks established by my department supervisor; to accept supervision, maintain confidentiality; observe stated goals and objectives and give my supervisor adequate notice before termination as a volunteer. I understand I must familiarize myself with the City of Frisco Volunteer Policies and Procedures. I will not distribute literature of any type. As a volunteer, I understand I will not be paid for my services, and the City of Frisco will not provide me with employee benefits, accident insurance, death benefits, nor does the City of Frisco carry commercial general liability insurance covering volunteers. I fully understand and agree that either for failure to fully comply with all of the obligations outlined in the Volunteer Application, or for any reason whatsoever, while performing my voluntary services to the City of Frisco in voluntary capacity, the City of Frisco at its sole discretion, may immediately terminate my volunteer services.
