Volunteer Form

Welcome and THANK YOU for choosing to volunteer with Circle of Hope, MO. Our programming relies heavily upon volunteers and could not succeed without YOU.

Circle of Hope MO (COH) offers various types of opportunities for volunteers. In this packet you will find all the information you need to learn about our volunteer opportunities and the resources you will need to get started as a COH Volunteer. Before completing an application, it is important that you understand some vital information about becoming a volunteer.

Application: You will be asked to complete a written application that includes personal information, and this information will be verified. You will need to give us permission to make an inquiry with others concerning your suitability as a volunteer.

Criminal Background Check: Volunteers who have direct contact with the children of COH must agree to a Criminal Background Check (at your expense).

Code of Conduct: COH expects all volunteers and participants to uphold standards of excellence as set for in our Code of Conduct. Please read this document carefully and make sure you are willing and able to abide by it.

Orientation and Training: All volunteers must participate in a mandatory orientation and training program. This will be scheduled prior to your assignment as a volunteer and will involve 2-3 hours of your time.

Confidentiality: While volunteering, you will be dealing with confidential information about others. You must be willing to agree to keep such information in the strictest confidence.

Termination: You must understand and accept that the relationship between COH and its volunteers is an “At Will” arrangement and may be terminated at any time without cause by either volunteer or COH.

Volunteer Responsibilities: As a volunteer, you will have some important responsibilities that you must understand. These responsibilities include:

• abstaining from the use of alcohol and/or illegal drugs and NOT be under the influence of either throughout the course of any event or activity. For events requiring travel, this abstinence begins upon departure from the local pick-up point through the return of the children to their parent or guardian.
• No Weapons allowed for any reason.
• No smoking or vaping in the presence of the children or other volunteers while participating in activity spaces (indoor/outdoor), office, are at an event with COH.
• Dressing and always behaving in a manner that will be a credit to COH. We expect all volunteers to be role models for the children and families we serve.
• Reporting all emergencies to the appropriate authorities after immediate action has been taken to ensure the health and safety of all parties involved.
• Providing proper supervision of the children and families of COH to which you will be assigned during a COH event or activity.

Image Release: You must be willing to give COH permission to use your voice and/or words on television, radio, film, or any form to promote COH.

If you have any questions about any of this information, please feel free to contact Darin Johnson  by Email at Darin.CircleofHope@gmail.com If you are comfortable with taking on this wonderful responsibility, your next step is to complete the Application to Volunteer included in this packet.