VOLUNTEER CONTRACT

(This Volunteer Contract is signed in the application process)

The signing of the Agreement by the Program Manager and the above-named volunteer binds them to the following terms:

The volunteer agrees to abide by the policies and practices as stated in the volunteer manual.

The volunteer must be physically, intellectually and emotionally able to perform duties of the position description for their role as provided in the volunteer manual.

The “employment” is entirely voluntary without wages or salaries, with responsibilities as assigned. Benefits, including workmen’s compensation, health and unemployment insurance are not provided. It is the policy of Camp Rainbow Gold that volunteers will not accept gratuities or tips.

Transportation to camp, at camp and from camp will be provided by the individual volunteer at their own expense. The exception will be the volunteer that is assigned to supervise campers on the bus transportation provided by Camp Rainbow Gold.

Participation is required of volunteers for the entire camping session, including orientation and training sessions, check-in and check-out. Those excepted include parttime or special program staff and educational speakers as arranged by the Activity Director.

All electronics including cell phones, video games and MP3 players are prohibited and must be turned off and put away for the duration of camp. This includes during off site activities.

Sick leave may be granted by the medical staff, will be detailed in the medical log and reported to the Camp Director.

Emergency leave may be granted by the Camp Director and Program Manager and must be noted in writing in the volunteer’s file.

All hospital and medical care not provided by the medical staff at camp will be the responsibility of the individual volunteer or their health care provider. Healthcare provided by the Med Shack is and will be limited. They are there to care for you if a medical emergency occurs but not to treat chronic health issues. The Med Shack will assure your needs are met and then may refer you to the local emergency room if additional care is needed. If the Med Shack Director makes any medical recommendations that you choose to ignore or not to follow, you may be asked to leave camp and will be not invited back. All medications prescription or over-the-counter, must be turned in to the Med Shack upon arrival and in their original packaging. This includes vitamins.

To protect Camp Rainbow Gold, volunteers and program members, at no time may a volunteer be alone with a single child where they cannot be observed by others. As staff

supervise children, they should space themselves in such a way that other staff can see them.

Volunteers shall never leave a child unsupervised.

Volunteers shall not abuse children in any way, including: • Physical abuse – striking, spanking, shaking, slapping, etc. • Verbal abuse – humiliating, degrading, threatening, etc. • Sexual abuse – touching or speaking inappropriately • Mental abuse – shaming, withholding kindness, being cruel, etc. • Neglect – withholding food, water or basic care • No type of abuse will be tolerated and may be cause for immediate dismissal.

Volunteers will respond to children with respect and consideration and treat all children equally, regardless of sex, race, religion, culture, economic level of the family or disability.

Smoking, chewing tabacco, the use of drugs or alcohol and the use of firearms or fireworks during all Camp Rainbow Gold programs is prohibited. Violation of this rule will result in dismissal.

Volunteers may not allow campers to wander near any body of water without an aquatic supervisor present.

All volunteers should refrain from initiating dating or sexual relationships while at camp. Violation of this rule will result in dismissal.

Profanity, inappropriate jokes and any kind of harassment in the presence of children, parents, staff and other volunteers is prohibited.

Volunteers will not use the Camp Rainbow Gold logo (ie: Facebook and Twitter) without written permission from the Program Manager or Marketing Manager.

Privileged information and photographs of campers should not be used on any websites or social media sites without permission of the Program Manager, Marketing Manager or Executive Director.

I will participate in the mandatory trainings, be aware of and support all Camp Rainbow Gold policies and procedures, and will complete any “home study” training materials as assigned.

I understand that any violation of the above stated responsibilities and conduct may result in being terminated from current volunteer position and possibly future programs. Any conditions warranting dismissal or resignation will be detailed in writing and will be effective immediately.