VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for San Pedro Meals on Wheels! Please feel out the form below.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
Delivery Policy
Food must be handed directly to a client or an authorized individual acting on behalf of a client, such as a caregiver. The only option is for the food to be left in an insulated plastic or Styrofoam container with a tight fitting lid. No other containers is permitted. The food may only be left in a container if the client or authorized individual acting on behalf of the client, has given SPMOW written permission. With the exception of leaving food in the container, food may not be left unattended.
Liability Waiver
I will be volunteering for San Pedro Meals on Wheels on and off the premises. I waive all liability and release San Pedro Meals on Wheels, its affiliates, owners, vendors, operators, agents and employees from any and all actions, suits, claims, controversies, damages, judgements and executions whatsoever, in law or in equity, direct or indirect, known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, which arise or may hereafter arise from, concerning or related to volunteer activities with San Pedro Meals on Wheels, including negligence or carelessness on the part of such persons or agencies. This release shall extend to and include any person or entity acting through or on my behalf. I understand and accept that San Pedro Meals on Wheels does not carry or maintain automotive, health, medical, disability or any other insurance or benefits for any volunteer. I agree that this Liability Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Operational Agreements
Depending on how I am volunteering, I agree to:
arrive on time and to sign in and out
exercise care and caution regarding my personal safety, to follow SPMOW policies, to abide by all applicable laws and regulations, to ask for help and to ask questions rather than assume
follow the Chef’s directions, follow Food Handler Certificate guidelines and to not perform any activities in the kitchen unless given authorization directly from the Chef
provide proof of automobile insurance, a copy of my current, valid driver’s license and updates or changes to both as they occur. I understand that I am donating the use of my vehicle and the gasoline to run it
provide certification that I have the physical health needed to provide the volunteer work I am offering
locate the addresses I will be delivering to, ensure the number of meals packed is the number of meals I need to deliver, report any delivery discrepancies to the SPMOW Office Manager and give written or verbal communicates to the SPMOW Office Manager from the clients I deliver to
I understand how important confidentiality is and I agree to protect the dignity, to be courteous and respectful to everyone I come into contact while volunteering for SPMOW