Thank you for choosing to volunteer with us! As a volunteer, please read the below information to ensure you are prepared for your shift, and understand the policies we have in place for volunteers.
Volunteer Policy
Volunteer Shifts:
- We do not allow any walk-in volunteers. Please schedule using our online platform. If you have any issues scheduling, please reach out to our Volunteer Services Director, Josh Burkey jburkey@pcmlincoln.org 402-475-1303 ext 114
- If you are unable to make it to a shift, please unregister for that shift. We rely heavily on volunteers for our services, and when we know who is coming, that makes a huge difference. Others can fill in your spot when you unregister for a shift you are unable to attend.
- Please check in and check out using our volunteer kiosk for every shift.
Volunteer Hours:
- You must check-in and check-out of our volunteer kiosk for your hours to be verified. The website allows you to put in your own hours on the site, but those hours will not be accepted. The only hours that will be accepted are the ones that are done through checking in and out of our volunteer kiosk.
- Please make sure to check-in and out for every shift.
Dress code:
- For safety reasons, volunteers must wear closed-toed shoes, shirts with sleeves (t-shirt or long sleeve), and long pants, or shorts that are to the knees. No crop tops.
Photos:
- Please do not take any photos without consent from a staff member. We work hard to protect the privacy of our guest living with us, and using our services.
Insurance and Potential Risk Agreements
Please read the below information. When you sign up to volunteer for any shift you are agreeing to the statements below, you are aware of potential risks, and will not hold People’s City Mission (PCM) responsible for potential injury while volunteering, except in cases of willful negligence on the part of PCM.
Insurance Information:
- People’s City Mission does not provide insurance due to injury. Medical care must be decided by the individual volunteering, or the emergency contact the volunteer listed when signing up. The volunteer is responsible for providing insurance in response to injury at any of our locations. Our organization will not provide insurance in any case, you must use your own insurance for any and all medical costs.
Potential Risks at Shelter while Meal Serving: - Burns from hot food, pots/pans, oil etc.
- Cuts from sharp objects such as silverware, knives, etc.
- Confrontation by people utilizing our services.
Potential Risks at Help Center: - Forklift Dangers: risk of being hit or run over.
- Heavy Items: could be lifting up to 40lbs which could lead to items being accidentally dropped which may lead to forms of injury. Lifting heavy items could lead to body pain/soreness.
- Cuts from sharp objects such as glassware, silverware/utensils, medal, etc.
- Confrontation by people utilizing our services.
- We are not responsible for any personal misplaced/lost items at the Help Center.
Potential Risks at Medical Clinic: - Cuts
- Exposure to Blood
- Confrontation by people utilizing our services.
If you have any questions about the above policy, please reach out to our Volunteer Services Director, Josh Burkey at jburkey@pcmlincoln.org or call at 402-475-1303 ext 114.
Thank you for volunteering with us!
