Group Volunteer Application

All groups must schedule and confirm volunteer opportunities in advance with the Volunteer Manager. Groups are scheduled on a first confirm, first schedule basis.

This application is to be completed by the Group Leader.
Do members from your group need to complete Community Service Hours? *
NOTICE: If members from your group need to complete community service hours for any reason, they must individually enroll into a different program called: Community Service (CS) Program. Please contact us at (209) 467-0703 for details.No, our group does not need our hours tracked. We understand that volunteer hours are not tracked and cannot be verified/signed off by St. Mary's Dining Room.
Group / Family Name: *
Group Leader Name: *
Address
Street AddressApt, Suite, Bldg. (optional)CityState / Province / RegionPostal / Zip CodeCountry
Preferred Phone Number *
Alternate Phone Number
Email (You will likely be contacted at this address to schedule opportunities) *Please check your email to schedule and for information. Volunteer shift confirmations will be sent via email.
Best approximation of volunteers participating: *We recommend scheduling no more than 12 volunteers per service to ensure there are enough tasks for participation. No minimum required.

POLICY: Volunteers under 18 must have an adult(s) chaperoning during their time on campus. There must be at least 1 adult for every 5 minors. If this ratio is not maintained, the group will be asked to leave and reschedule.

Are all group members 18 years of age or older? *
YesNo
If no, what is the age range of youth volunteers?
How many adults will volunteer? Required: At least 1 adult for every 5 minors. *
How many youth will volunteer? *
Which days would the group like to schedule? - We do not schedule volunteerism on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day
We are seeking volunteer support before and after the actual holidays, as we serve 3 hot meals every standard day.On the Weekdays (Monday - Friday)On the Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)BothSaturdays Only (Our most popular date - shifts are limited)Sundays Only

Volunteer Opportunities (Please mark the opportunities you are interested in)

Kitchen
(16 years of age and older) An adult chaperone required if volunteer(s) are under 18 years of age.8:00 am ‐ 9:30 am (prep or serving on the line)11:45 am ‐ 1:15 pm (prep or serving on the line) Our busiest service!4:45 pm ‐ 6:30 pm (prep or serving on the line)
Dining Room
All ages welcome. For participation, we encourage youth who are capable of carrying a meal tray.8:15 am ‐ 9:30 am11:45 am ‐ 1:15 pm4:45 pm ‐ 6:30 pm
Which DATES or MONTH(S) would the group like to volunteer? (Excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) *Please provide multiple dates/shifts; shifts may have already been filled.
Would the group like to schedule ongoing volunteer opportunities?
Yes - To schedule future/ongoing shifts please phone/email the Volunteer Manager; please do not submit another application.No - This is an annual/one-time volunteer opportunity
If yes, please provide further details:
DRESS CODE AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS 1. Long pants (No legs, ankles, feet showing)
2. T-Shirt or Long Sleeve Shirt
3. Non Slip or Tennis Shoes (No sandals or high heels)
4. Aprons, hairnets and gloves will be provided.
5. A baseball cap can be worn in place of our hairnets.
Please do not bring any personal belongings (purses, backpacks, etc)
We do not have a secure storage area and cannot be responsible for lost/stolen items.
VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES St. Mary’s Dining Room strives to make the volunteer experience a positive one for all who generously donate their time to our agency’s mission. In our efforts to maintain this level of care it is important to have general safety guidelines for the well-being of all who volunteer.

Out of respect and privacy for our guests, we do not permit any forms of video, photography, evangelization and/or interviews with our guests on our campus.

PROCEDURES Please follow all staff instructions, safety and hygiene procedures, and assigned tasks. Inform staff immediately if you are not comfortable with any task(s).

YOUTH & CHAPERONE POLICY Volunteers under 18 years of age (youth) must have an adult chaperone. One adult may chaperone up to 5 youth. • Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years of age to volunteer in the kitchen area. Youth under the age of 16 are welcome to volunteer in our dining room. • Chaperones MUST be actively supervising and volunteering alongside the minor(s) throughout the entire volunteer experience.

DONATIONS Do not remove and/or consume any property or donations from St. Mary's Dining Room without the permission from SMDR staff.

Please inform a member of staff if any problems should arise.
Volunteers have the right to work in an environment free from harassment. This includes unwelcome verbal and/or physical conduct that degrades or shows hostility toward a staff member, another volunteer, or a guest.
PHOTO/MEDIA RELEASE My signature below acknowledges my understanding that my group may be photographed or captured in video recordings during my volunteer experience. I hereby authorize St. Mary’s Dining Room to publish any photography/video taken of our group for use in St. Mary’s Dining Room’s publications or other media material produced including, but not limited to: brochures, television, websites, social media and/or other marketing materials. It is understood that our participation in any publication, websites, or other media produced by St. Mary’s Dining Room, and/or an entity acting with their permission, confers upon my group and I no rights of compensation or ownership whatsoever.
I have read and understand the volunteer guidelines. I will share the guidelines with my group prior to service. If my group does not follow the guidelines we understand we will be asked to leave. *
YesNo
First Name *
Last Name *
Today's Date *
This form is valid for the next 12 months. Do not submit an additional form to schedule. Please allow up to 7 days to review your application; the Volunteer Manager will contact you via phone or email. We look forward to welcoming your group!

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