(Note: We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants to perform essential functions. Acceptance for volunteering may be subject to passing a medical examination, and skill and agility tests. )
It is our policy to comply with applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in volunteering based on Age (40 and over), Ancestry, Color, Religious Creed, Denial of Family and Medical Care Leave, Disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, Marital Status, Medical Condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), National Origin, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, or any other protected classification.
I certify that the information I have included in the Volunteer Application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that omitting or misrepresenting any information in or required for this application will result in Stanford Home for Children's rejection of my application, or termination of my volunteerism.
I authorize Stanford Home for Children to investigate my references, background, or any other matters relating to my suitability for volunteering. I also authorize my provided references to share information with Stanford Home for Children.
I understand that I am not considered an employee of Stanford Home while performing volunteer work for the organization.
I further understand that as a volunteer, I am not covered by Workers' Compensation insurance (medical coverage or loss of wages) for injury that may occur while I am acting as a volunteer.
In connection with my voluntary involvement in activities undertaken for, and with the participation and support of Stanford Home, a nonprofit organization, I hereby agree, for myself, my heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to release and discharge Stanford Home, its officers and directors, employees, agents and volunteers from all claims, demands, and actions for injuries sustained to my person and/or property as a result of my involvement in such activities, whether or not resulting from negligence and I agree to release and hold Stanford Home, its officers and directors, employees, agents, and volunteers harmless from any cause of action, claim, or, suit arising wherefrom.
I hereby attest that my attendance and involvement in such activities is voluntary, that I am participating at my own risk, and that I have read the foregoing terms and conditions of this release.
I hereby confirm, represent, and warrant that I have never been convicted of or charges with a violent crime, child abuse or neglect, child pornography, child abduction, kidnapping, rape or other sexual offense, nor have I ever been ordered by a court to receive psychiatric or psychological treatment in connection therewith. A Department of Justice background check may be required for my affiliation with Stanford Home and I agree to submit to this check.