Fillable Ymca Of Ithaca & Tompkins County Volunteer Application Form (Page 2 of 2) in pdf

Expectations of Volunteers

Member services: The Y is committed to the character development process and its mission. You have been

selected because you believe and represent the Y’s values enough to demonstrate them in your competence,

attitude, words, and behavior. Periodic training and evaluations will assist you with this effort as well.

Dress code and appearance: Dress and appearance should always be neat, clean, professional, and

appropriate. Appropriate implies clothes that do not incorporate swear words or improper comments or

sayings; clothing is modest and suitable for the department you work in, as outlined by supervisor or

Volunteer Coordinator.

Phone Usage: Cell phones must not be used while on duty. When you are off-duty, you must observe the

posted cell phone usage policy; usage is allowed in the front hallway and lobby only.

YMCA phones are intended for business use only; emergencies and supervisor-approved calls are exceptions.

Personal training/Swim Coaching: The current policy states that only Ithaca Y employees may instruct or lead

members in strength training, fitness, sports, or swimming programs. Employees/volunteers may not receive

additional personal compensation from members as tips or perform personal instruction outside of prepared Y

programming utilizing our YMCA facility (pool, exercise equipment) to monetarily benefit. Instruction in

department areas is conducted for only those who are registered in the corresponding programs or classes

and for those who have an appointment with a fitness instructor or swimming instructor.

Eating: Volunteers should not eat at their work stations. During allotted break times, you should eat in the

areas designated by the Y. (conference room or wellness center when not otherwise in use)

Reading: Volunteers will not read at work, unless it is Y-related, supervisor-specified material, or supervisor

mandated reading that is easily interrupted, with full awareness of members in their area.

Alcohol and Drug Usage: Volunteers operating under the influence of alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs,

and/or the usage of such while on premises of the YMCA, is prohibited. If a volunteer is functioning in a

manner that is unusual, or is acting erratic in any way, the employer has the justification and responsibility to

question the volunteer, in order to ascertain the possibility that the volunteer is under the influence of alcohol

or drugs. If the determination is made that this policy has been violated the volunteer will be placed under

disciplinary leave of absence immediately. If corrective action is not taken by the volunteer and conduct does

not improve the volunteer will lose their position with the YMCA, due to the inability to fulfill the tasks for

which they were brought on.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

As a volunteer of the YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County, you are asked to conduct yourself in a manner that

exhibits honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. Please adhere to the following while representing

yourself as a volunteer:

 I will understand the Y cause and commitment to community.

 I will identify myself as a Y volunteer by wearing a Y shirt and/or name tag, and introducing myself to the

membership.

 I will be competent in conducting my duties as described in my job description,

 I will not use language or other communications that may be offensive to others, as detailed in the

personnel policy.

 I will embrace and practice the Y characteristics.

 I will respect the areas that I use for programs and maintain their proper condition.

 I will not disparage or defame the Y as an organization or any of its employees or volunteers

I have read and understand all of the foregoing. I affirm that all of the foregoing is true, accurate and complete.

Print: ___________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________

If volunteer is under 18 years of age a parent or guardian must sign:

Print: ___________________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: _____________

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