Peninsula
Family Service
GUIDELINES AND EXPECTATIONS OF A
PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER
All volunteers participating in Peninsula Family Service's Volunteer Program with any Child
Development Center must review and agree to the following Core Values, Guidelines and
Expectations.
Core Values
Standards of ethical behavior in early childhood care and education are based on commitment to
the following core values that are deeply rooted in the history of the field of early childhood care
and education. We have made a commitment to:
• Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage ofthe human life cycle
• Base our work on knowledge of how children develop and learn
• Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family
• Recognize that children are best understood and supported in the context offamily, culture,
community, and society
• Respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual (child, family member, and
colleague)
• Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues
• Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships
that are based on trust and respect
Guidelines and Expectations
• Be on time and reliable
• Refrain from using foul or inappropriate language or behavior
• Turn your cell phone OFF while you are completing your volunteer assignment
• Dress appropriately for your assignment - no tight or constrictive or revealing clothing; no
open toed shoes. If you are unsure of what is appropriate, please ask!
• Personal belongings like backpacks, purses need to be locked in the break room
• Notify the teacher in the classroom when you will be leaving the classroom
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HAN DWASHII\lG
The second component of Universal Precautions is hand washing. Hand washing is one ofthe
most important defenses against the spread of infectious disease.
Children}s hands and adulfs hands should always be washed with soap and running water
following contact with blood or other potentially infectious body secretions as described above
even if gloves have been used for the task.
Remember that hand washing is the most effective way to reduce the spread of disease.
Method of hand washing:
Use soap. Liquid is best and warm running water. Rub hands together vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Remember all surfaces including thumbs} wrists} back of hands} between fingers and around and under nails. Rinse hands well, letting water drain from wrist to fingers - don't turn off faucet. Dry hands with paper towel, then use the same towel to turn off faucet. Discard towel. Remember, the use of bar soap is discouraged as bacteria can grow on the bar and in the soap
dish.
Products such as moistened toweletts and antiseptic hand cleaners do not replace the need for
hand washing. Antiseptic hand cleaners are effective alternatives if running water is not
available, e.g. field trips.
ALWAYS WASH HANDS
Remember - The time to always wash hands are: When you arrive at the child care center Before and after giving medications Before beginning care/first aid Before and after using the bathroom In-between delivery of care/first aid Before handling clean equipment After handling dirty equipment Before and after eating Before handling food Before leaving the building PERSONAL HYGIENE
Personal hygiene as well as eating or drinking should not take place where there is a possibility of
exposure. There should be no eating, drinking, smoking, applying make-up, handling contact
lenses, etc. in areas in which first aid is provided.
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• Engage with children
• Maintain professional relationships with other volunteers and program managers by:
o Relay suggestions for improvements to the volunteer program manager
o Deal with frustration appropriately
o Work as a teammate with other participants and staff
o Complete any paperwork in a timely fashion
• Always strive for quality by:
o Being organized and well informed of your responsibilities and ask any questions
o Greet all volunteers and staff and introduce yourself as a volunteer
o Keep lines of communication open with all members of your team
As a Volunteer working with children you may come into contact with body
fluids. The following are the professional guidelines Peninsula Family Service
follows regarding basic universal precautions:
UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS - COMPONENTS
The principles of infection control remain constant} whether HIV} HBV< HCV or other infectious
agents are the cause for concern. The components of Universal Precautions include:
1. Personal protective equipment} e.g. wearing gloves} gowns} eye protection and other
protective gear.
2. Hand washing.
3. Decontamination} e.g. appropriate cleaning methods to decontaminate surfaces} objects} etc.
4. Waste disposal} e.g. liquid or non-liquid form} double bagging and labeling.
TREAT ALL HUMAN BLOOD AND POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS BODY FLUIDS AS CONTAGIOUS
1. Treat all human blood and potentially infectious body fluids as if they are known to contain
blood borne pathogens. These infectious body fluids are:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
blood
vaginal secretions
semen
any body fluids that you can}t identify
fluid that has visible blood present
2. Precaution should be taken when handling stool} urine} nasal secretions and vomit.
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VOLUNTEER WAIVER, RELEASE, AND INDEMNITY AGREEIVIENT
Between Peninsula Family Service and (hereinafter lithe volunteer")
This document sets forth the responsibilities and understandings of the volunteer and of Peninsula Family
Service regarding volunteer's participation in volunteer programs partially or wholly coordinated by
Peninsula Family Service.
The volunteer and Peninsula Family Service agree as follows:
1. The volunteer performs the service of the volunteer's own free will, without promise, expectation, or
receipt of remuneration. The volunteer is not an employee or agent of Peninsula Family Service for
any purpose and the volunteer's services are not controlled nor mandated by Peninsula Family
. Service.
2. If the volunteer is under the age of 18, the volunteer may only participate in volunteer service with the
express written consent of the volunteer's parent or guardian.
3. The volunteer understands and agrees that it is possible that the volunteer may be injured or
otherwise harmed during volunteer service due to accidents, acts of nature, the volunteer's negligent
or intentional acts, or the negligent or intentional acts of others; that while Peninsula Family Service
has taken some steps to reduce the chances of injuries or harm to the volunteer, that Peninsula
Family Service has no control over most risks, and, thus, cannot and does not guarantee nor take any
responsibility for the safety of the volunteer or the volunteer's property while the volunteer is engaged
in volunteer service; and that the volunteer must take full responsibility for himself or herself and
assume the risk of harm or damage while serving by taking all necessary and reasonable precautions
and acting in a manner that will help protect himself or herself and his or her property.
4. The volunteer agrees to waive and release Peninsula Family Service from any and all potential claims
for injury, illness, damage, or death which the volunteer may have against Peninsula Family Service
that might arise out of the volunteer's service and to hold Peninsula Family Service harmless there
from.
5. The volunteer agrees and understands that injuries or losses to others, such as co-workers or the
person(s) being helped, may occur as a result of the volunteer's negligent or intentional acts during
volunteer service, and that to avoid such harm, the volunteer must exercise care and act responsibly
in serving others.
6. If any injury or loss to another does occur due to the volunteer's intentional actions or due to
volunteer's negligent actions arising outside of the scope of the volunteer's activities, the volunteer
must accept the liability for and repair, or make reparations for, the harm done.
7. Peninsula Family Service is not providing the volunteer with insurance coverage for any injuries,
conditions, or losses to the volunteer arising out of volunteer activities, except that Peninsula Family
Service does provide liability insurance coverage on all Peninsula Family Service vehicles used
during service projects.
8. The volunteer must maintain his or her own primary medical insurance and the volunteer's own
automobile liability insurance when driving a non~Peninsula Family Service vehicle to cover potential
medical and other costs related to the volunteer service; and the volunteer is also encourages to
maintain property and life insurance coverage while serving as a volunteer.
9. All costs for injury or loss above the coverage provided by the volunteer's insurance are the
volunteer's personal responsibility.
10. In projects where the volunteer will be transporting others in a non~Peninsula Family Service owned
vehicle, the volunteer may be required to provide proof of automobile insurance in order to
participate.
11. Since volunteers are not Peninsula Family Service employees, Peninsula Family Service does not
provide worker's compensation coverage for injuries or illnesses to the volunteer arising out of
volunteer activities.
12. Peninsula Family Service will provide you with a legal defense, upon your request, in response to any
claim or action brought against you, arising out of your volunteer service in a program that Peninsula
Family Service helps coordinate, where you were acting in good faith and reasonably believed you
were acting within the scope of the volunteer activity, and the act in question was not an intentional or
knowing act constituting illegal, willful, or wanton misconduct. However, Peninsula Family Service will
not defend you in any case where the injury resulted from your operations of a non~Peninsula Family
Service motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or other vehicle for which a pilot or operator's license is
required or where the suite is brought by an authorized governmental officer to enforce a federal,
state, or local law.
13. In legal actions in which Peninsula Family Service provides your defense, Peninsula Family Service
will pay for reasonable attorney fees, judgments, settlements, or other expenses directly related to
your defense only up to the limits presently stated in the appropriate State statutes, one time only per
volunteer. Peninsula Family Service will control the defense and you must reasonably cooperate and
comply with Peninsula Family Service decisions and procedures.
By signing below, the parties confirm that they have read, understand, and consent to the terms of this
waiver agreement.
Printed Name
Peninsula Family Service Representative Signature
H:/Current Forms~Procedures/FormsfVolunteer Liability Waiver
Printed Name
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Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement
Peninsula Family Service I,
agree that I will maintain
the confidentiality of each person and situation I may come in contact with while
visiting the Peninsula Family Service.
I further agree that I will obtain consent from Center/ Site Directors and/or
assigned project supervisors prior to any direct client contact, interviews and/or
observations of any services.
Signed: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
Witness: _ _ _ _ _ _ _~_ _ _ __
Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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Peninsula
Fam ily Service
Volunteer Media Release
This is to authorize Peninsula Family Service volunteers to use their
likeness for Public Relations and Fund Raising purposes.
I understand that Peninsula Family Service is a charitable organization, which
depends upon public financial support to operate its facilities. I also understand that
Peninsula Family Service engages in public relations and fundraising programs
designed to make the public aware of the organizations needs.
I wish to help Peninsula Family Service in its public relations and fund raising
programs, and I consent to photographs, slides, television, videotape and audiotape
being taken of (name, please printJ _______________
for public relations and fund raising purposes.
I also understand that Peninsula Family Service is not responsible if these
"likenesses" (as in passing on or downloading a "likeness") are distributed by other
people. Family Service hasno way to prevent this from happening.
I have been given an opportunity to ask questions about this authorization,
and either I had no questions or they have been answered to my satisfaction.
I expect no payment or anything else valuable for signing this authorization.
Also, this authorization as to any use of photographs, slides, teleVision, videotape
and/or audiotape will expressly release from liability to me the person obtaining the
"likeness", Peninsula Family Service, its Board of Directors and Staff.
Peninsula Family Service Volunteer Signature
Date
Parent Signature, if under 18
Date
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Peninsula
Family Service
Volunteer Registration Form NAI"lE:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
ADDRESS: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
CITY:
- - - - - - - - - - - - - STATE: ------- ZIP: -----------
PHONE:__________________________________________ EMAIL: ___________________________
BIRTHDATE: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
EMERGENCY CONTACT: (Name, Phone, Relation) NAME:_______________________________________________ PHONE: _____________ Relation: _______- - - - ­
1. How did you hear about Peninsula Family Service?:
2. Why are you interested in volunteering with Peninsula Family Service?:
3. What volunteer opportunity are you interested in? (if interested in multiple,
prioritize using 1, 2, 3 •••)
lj Reading to children/helping in classroom
LJl Organizing and cleaning classroom
LJl Helping in kitchen
LJl
LJl
Art projects with children
Music play
4. Please indicate the skills and experience you would bring to your volunteer
role:
LJl Experience working with Children
EO Music/singing experience
/5JAble to playa musical instrument, if so
what instrument?- - - - - - - - -
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OJ Experience with art projects OJ Languages Spoken _______ OJ Sports Skills ___________ OJOther_____________
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5. Please indicate the period of time you are available to volunteer as well as
available shifts/times during the day (ie. 9:00am-1:00pm or 3:00pm-5:30pm)
I am available to volunteer from _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to
(Month, Day, Year)
(Month, Day, Year)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Morning
Afternoon
Volunteer Signature
Date
Parent or Guardian Signature
Date
For office Use:
Start Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Location: Program or Site Supervisor: Cc: HR, Development Information Page 2 of2
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