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    Volunteer Application

    ​Thank you for your interest in volunteering for our organization. In order to volunteer you must complete the following: volunteer application, background check, & code of conduct. After completion of your application, please submit to front desk at the Club you wish to volunteer. It is the responsibility of the Club Director within 3 business days to turn your application into the administrative office. After payment of $5 (Court Ordered Community Service Only) and receipt of paperwork is received by our Administrative Office - allow five plus (7+) business days for processing before hearing back regarding your placement status. PLEASE NOTE: MUST PROVIDE TWO FORMS OF ID (Driver’s License, Social Security Card, Valid Passport)
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    General Information

    Current Occupation

    Education

    References

    Please limit no more than one reference to a family member

    Previous Volunteer Work

    Please briefly describe

    Questionnaire
    If yes, briefly describe
    Please list dates, days or the length of time (total hours) you are interested in committing
    VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT AND LIABILITY RELEASE
    ​“I certify that (1) the information on this application is correct; (2) promise to fulfill the commitments made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend (BGCCB); (3) to abide by all BGCCB policies, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct (4) release the BGCCB, its employees, leaders, instructors, clients, and volunteers from any liability for loss or injury to myself or property which may occur due to my negligence or other acts of omissions, I have read and understand this policy. I understand that approval of this application allows me to volunteer with the BGCCB throughout one year. After one year, I will have to reapply for clearance in order to volunteer again with any BGCCB program or event.” 
    MEDIA RELEASE
    ​“I authorize the BGCCB, without limitation, to copy, publish, exhibit or distribute photographs, video tapes, and/or written testimonies of myself for the purpose of reporting or promoting volunteerism and/or the BGCCB programs, I have the authorization to waive all rights or claims I may have against your organization, and/or its agents, subsidiaries, or assignees related to the above media.” 

    ​BACKGROUND CHECK CONSENT
    FOR CRIMINAL BACKGROUND HISTORY CHECK AUTHORIZATION/ WAIVER/ INDEMNITY 

    ​“I hereby give my permission for the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend, Inc. to obtain information relating to my criminal history record as received through the State of Texas and/or any other background screening organizations. The criminal history record, as received from the reporting agencies, may include juvenile offenses, arrest and conviction data, as well as plea bargains, deferred adjudications, and motor vehicle reports. I understand that this information will be used, in part, to determine my eligibility for employment or volunteer position with this organization. I also understand that as long as I remain in employee or volunteer here, the criminal history records check may be repeated at any time. I understand that I will have an opportunity to review the criminal history and a procedure is available for clarification, if I dispute the record as received.

    ​I, the undersigned, do, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, hereby remise, release and forever discharge and agree to indemnify The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend, any other organization, and each of their officers, directors, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all causes of actions, suits, liabilities, costs, debts and sums of money, claims and demands whatsoever, and any and all related attorneys’ fees, court costs, and other expenses resulting from the investigation of my background in connection with my application to become a volunteer.” 
    ​“ I declare that all the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.” 
    *NOTE: Conviction of a crime will not necessarily disqualify you for placement. Each conviction will be judged on its own merit with respect to time and relatedness to volunteer job. If you have any questions or concerns about our placement process - please ask for our Administrative Manager of Operations at 361-853-2505. Thank you!

    Volunteer Code of Conduct

    This agreement is intended to indicate the seriousness of your service in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend. The intent of the
    agreement is to assure you of our deep appreciation for your service, to indicate our commitment to do the very best we can to make
    your volunteer experience here a productive and rewarding one, and provide a safe, positive environment for Club members and staff.
    1. In order to protect Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend, volunteers and program participants, at no time during a Boys & Girls Club program may a volunteer be alone with a single child where he or she cannot be observed by others. As volunteers supervise children, they should space themselves in a way that other staff members and volunteers can see them. If a member is found being supervised, the member should be escorted to a supervised area.
    2. Volunteers shall not abuse children. This includes: physical abuse (strike, spank, shake, slap); verbal abuse (humiliate, degrade, threaten); sexual abuse (inappropriate touch or verbal exchange); mental abuse (shaming, withholding kindness, cruelty); neglect (withholding food, water, basic care, etc.). Any type of abuse will not be tolerated and may be cause for immediate dismissal. Volunteers shall do their part to protect members by reporting any suspicious talk or mention of abuse to Boys & Girls Clubs Staff.
    3. For safety reasons, members are not allowed to be carried/ swung around by volunteers. Please also do not let members sit on you laps or hold hands.
    4. Volunteers must use techniques of guidance, including redirection, positive reinforcement and encouragement rather than competition, comparison and criticism. Volunteers will have age-appropriate expectations and will create guidelines and environments that minimize the need for discipline.
    5. Volunteers will respond to children with respect and consideration and will treat all children equally regardless of gender, race, religion, culture, ability, etc.
    6. Volunteers will respect children’s right not to be touched in ways that make them feel uncomfortable and their right to say no. Volunteers should never carry members or allow members to sit on their laps.
    7. In the performance of their service, volunteers abide by the standards of conduct set forth by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend.
    8. Volunteers must appear clean, neat and appropriately attired. Out of respect for the club hats and bandanas are not allowed. For safety reasons open-toed shoes are discouraged. A volunteer may be denied for inappropriate dress.
    9. Using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is prohibited.
    10. Smoking or use of tobacco in the presence of children or parents in or around Club premises is prohibited.
    11. Profanity, inappropriate jokes, sharing intimate details of one’s personal life and any kind of harassment in the presence of children or parents are prohibited. Use of cellular devices, and/or Laptops in the presence of children is also prohibited unless approved by appropriate Branch Staff.
    12. Volunteers must be free of physical and psychological conditions that might adversely affect children’s physical or mental health.
    13. Volunteers will portray positive role models for youth by maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience, courtesy, tact and maturity.
    14. Volunteers are not to transport children in club or their own vehicles.
    15. Volunteers may not date program participants and are strictly prohibited from telephoning club members or meeting them away from the Club.
    16. Under no circumstances should volunteers release children to anyone other than the authorized parent, guardian, or other adult authorized by the parent or guardian (written parent authorization on file with Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend).
    17. Volunteers are required to read and sign all policies related to identifying, documenting and reporting child abuse and to attend training sessions on the subject, if required by Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend.
    18. Volunteers will act at all times as a member of the team responsible for accomplishing the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend.
    19. Volunteers are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of all propriety privileged information to which they are exposed while serving as a volunteer, whether this information involves a single member of the staff, another volunteer, club member or other person or involves the business of the organization.
    20. I give my consent to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend to use photographs, films and sound recordings and/or images of myself for an unlimited period of time as determined by the Club.
    21. I agree to release the Boys & Girls Clubs, its Officers, directors, agents, managers, employees and their successors and assigns of and from all liability, including liability caused by the negligence of the Club, on account of injury to the person or property which I, my heirs, executors, or administrators have or at any time hereafter may have due to my participation or involvement in any events or activities with the Club.
    22. The undersigned further states that he/she has carefully read the Code of Conduct, understands the contents, and has signed by his/her own free act.

    I certify that (1) I promise to fulfill the commitments made to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend (BGC-CB); (2) I will abide
    by all (BGC-CB) policies, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct; (3) I release the (BGC-CB), its employees, leaders, instructors,
    clients, and volunteers from any liability for loss or injury to the members of our group or property which may occur do to our
    negligence or other acts of omissions; (4) I authorize the (BGC-CB), without limitation, to copy, publish, exhibit or distribute
    photographs, video tapes, &/or written testimonies of our volunteers for the purpose of reporting or promoting volunteerism and/or the
    (BGC-CB) programs. Your signature below verifies that you have read and understand all of the information contained in the
    Volunteer Code of Conduct. You understand that any violation of this code of conduct may result in termination. Please be sure to
    contact the program staff from your chosen Club/ location to schedule your orientation; after the orientation if you have any
    questions please ask at that time.

    Thank you for taking your time to complete this application and for your interest in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend!

    ​Equal Opportunity Policy
    The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend is an equal opportunity employer, as required by local, state and federal laws. While not legally obligated to comply with certain federal and state laws, the Boys & Girls Club is committed to the spirit of all applicable laws and regulations relating to equal opportunity in hiring its employees, as well as selecting its volunteers. To this end, it is the club’s policy not to discriminate against any individual in any manner prohibited by law. “The Club will not tolerate any form of harassing conduct that is based upon an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, [sexual orientation] or other protected status. For these purposes, the term "harassing conduct" includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, or other verbal, graphic, or physical conduct relating to an individual's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, [sexual orientation] or other protected status. The term harassing conduct also includes sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other conduct of a sexual nature.” 

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    COVID-19 Release

    ​​     The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
                   
         Boys & Girls Clubs of The Coastal Bend, Inc. (Club) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Club cannot guarantee that you and/or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Club and/or participating in Club sports leagues could increase your risk and/or your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
     
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         By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and/or I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in any Club programs and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at the Club may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, Club employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.
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         I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I and/or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with mine and/or my child(ren)’s attendance at the Club or participation in Club programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and/or on behalf of my child(ren), I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Club, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Club, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Club program.

    By pressing submit, you are stating that you have completed and acknowledged the following documents: Volunteer Application, Receipt of Handbook, and COVID-19 Release.