Volunteer Application

Respect and Confidentiality
Foremost among the responsibilities of all volunteers at The Kearney Center is treating our clients with the utmost respect and dignity. While at The Kearney Center, you might get an intimate glimpse into the lives of some of our clients. One of the most important ways that we show client respect is by not sharing any personal or sensitive information we may learn about them with family members, friends, or anyone outside the walls of The Kearney Center. Our facility is a shelter and, by definition, a place of safety and protection for our clients. Our clients expect that from us, and we in turn expect that from everyone who works or visits here.

Working Your Scheduled Shifts
Volunteers are expected to be present for their scheduled volunteer shifts and to use the log book located at the central control booth to sign in when they arrive and sign out at the end of their shift. If you know in advance that you cannot volunteer as scheduled, please email volunteer@cesctlh.org within 24 hours of the start of your shift. Any volunteer that does not follow volunteer policy can be sent home or have their volunteer opportunity terminated.

Dress Code and Appropriate Conduct
All volunteers are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct and dress code as explained in the Volunteer Handbook. Any volunteer exhibiting behavior considered by The Kearney Center staff to be dangerous or
inappropriate will be asked to leave and prohibited from any further volunteering at this facility.

Liability Waiver
I understand the risks of working at The Kearney Center and I release from liability and waive my right to sue CESC, Inc., the Shelter, their employees, officers, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, resulting in any physical injury or harm that may occur while at the Kearney Center.

Statement of Confidentiality
I understand The Kearney Center confidentiality policy, as explained above, and for the sake of our clients, agree to abide by it. All persons in the state of Florida are mandated to report any abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children and vulnerable adults.

Volunteer Policy and Agreement
I understand the volunteer application process and that I must follow all Kearney Center rules and guidelines for volunteering that is stated in the orientation. Failure to follow these rules and guidelines can result in termination of my volunteer services.

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants for volunteering are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship status.