YOUTH VOLUNTEER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Youth under the age of 18 who wish to volunteer with The Salvation Army but are not part of an organized group or class are required to have written parental permission.
PARENT APPROVAL: We ask that you have prior approval from parents for their children to volunteer with The Salvation Army. Consent form is located on other side of this informational sheet.
CHAPERONE/SUPERVISION RATIO: We ask that you provide appropriate Chaperones/Supervisors for youth volunteers with the following ratios:
- 3:1 ratio for elementary students
- 5:1 ratio for junior high students
- 10:1 ratio for high school students.
GROUP CHAPERONES/SUPERVISORS RESPONSIBILITIES: We ask that your adult chaperones/supervisors be responsible to keep the youth on task and maintain appropriate behavior.
NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCE: Please contact us as soon as possible if you are not able to fulfill your volunteer service for any reason - illness, scheduling conflict, etc.
ARRIVAL: Please let your supervisor know you have arrived and that you are ready to start.
ORIENTATION: Will be provided for all volunteers. A general orientation to The Salvation Army and the site in which you are volunteering will be provided by the supervisor of the volunteer position.
TRAINING: Will be provided by staff for all volunteers. Each volunteer will be assigned a supervisor and will receive specific training to the volunteer position.
ATTIRE: Please make sure the youth volunteers are dressed appropriately for the position in which they are volunteering. Offensive attire is prohibited; open toed shoes are not allowed in food serving settings.
MEALS: Please contact the supervisor to see if a meal will be provided or if your group should bring their own.
ACCIDENTS: You are important to us and we strive to keep all environments safe for everyone. However, if an accident occurs involving clients, staff or you report ALL the INFORMATION to your supervisor IMMEDIATELY!
PROHITED WEAPONS: Salvation Army policy prohibits all persons (including employees, volunteers, customers, invitees, guests or other visitors) from carrying a Prohibited Weapon of any kind onto Salvation Army property regardless whether the person is licensed to carry the weapon or not. Prohibited Weapons include any form of firearm, explosive device, or other device that is generally considered to be a weapon.
VALUABLES: Please try to avoid bringing valuables with you as The Salvation Army cannot be responsible for any damage or loss. If you need to bring a purse (etc.), discuss safe storage with your supervisor.
CONFIDENTIALITY: is a right guaranteed to our clients and our volunteers. Clients’ needs, concerns and personal problems are not to be discussed with anyone other than the appropriate staff member. Volunteer applications, evaluation and other volunteer information will also be kept completely confidential.
Volunteer Services Department
Tom McKee, Director
Sarah Lipker, Volunteer Coordinator
Jennie Connors, Administrative Assistant
2445 Prior Ave
Roseville, MN 55113
651-746-3425
Revised 1/07
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