revenue for general operations use (i.e. funding in part APF/STEPS leased van transportation program). Half (50%) of the proceeds from each chapter’s statewide fundraiser is expected to be sent to the state office. The chapter may decide to use the remaining money any way they choose. A minimum of $50.00 is expected to be sent to the state office once per year for the fundraiser. Only participating chapters will be eligible to use the van. (APF/STEPS staff members, chapter members, chapter representatives, board members, or immediate family members of any of these are not eligible to participate in APF/STEPS statewide fundraisers.) Another idea being considered is charging each person a fee for riding. Each chapter using the van will be responsible for buying its own gas for the trip. APF/STEPS will be responsible for maintaining the insurance, maintenance, and repair with the help, in part, by the annual statewide fundraisers of each chapter. A maintenance schedule will need to be developed when the program is in place. c. Volunteers – The following form to be signed by a potential volunteer prior to performing volunteer activities is located in the Appendix section, Form E.
APF/STEPS VOLUNTEER POLICY Volunteer Participation Volunteers are welcome to help APF/STEPS provide strong chapters, assignments, projects, fundraisers, etc. and help accomplish our mission. Volunteers are valued, encouraged, and utilized to supplement the work of APF/STEPS. APF/STEPS accepts the service of all volunteers, with the understanding that such service is at the sole discretion of APF/STEPS and the appropriate staff member, executive officer, and/or committee chairperson. Volunteers agree that at any time with good reason APF/STEPS may decide to terminate the volunteer’s relationship with APF/STEPS.
Definition of a Volunteer A volunteer is anyone who, without compensation or expectation of compensation, performs a task at the direction of and on behalf of APF/STEPS or any organization. Volunteer individuals may be event related volunteers or assignment related volunteers. Event related volunteers participate in a specific event (i.e. chapter meetings, special projects, fundraisers, state or national conferences, etc.) or come infrequently for a designated period of time (some volunteers such as Advisors help at monthly chapter meetings).
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