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POLICY FOR COURT-MANDATED COMMUNITY SERVICE

The New Hampshire Food Bank distributes food to agencies throughout the state. We engage volunteers

of varied ages and backgrounds in hands-on experiences that support The New Hampshire Food Bank

and its member agencies. The following guidelines enhance the safety of all volunteers, while providing an

opportunity to learn about hunger in our state. The New Hampshire Food Bank’s intent is to provide a safe,

productive, and rewarding experience for all volunteers.

The New Hampshire Food Bank requires that all volunteers disclose the reason for service and, if their service

is court-mandated, provide documentation demonstrating the terms of their service. In some cases, oral

confirmation from a parole officer or case worker may be accepted in lieu of a written document. This is on a

case by case basis and is at the sole discretion of the Volunteer Coordinator. Proper documentation includes

the date/time of the offense, officer or official’s name, client’s full name, case/docket number, charge(s) and

terms of parole, probation or service. Court-mandated individuals may not complete service hours until this

documentation is received in advance. If at any time it is found that documentation is found to be fraudulent,

we will not provide any documentation of any hours served.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR COURT-MANDATED VOLUNTEERS:

• Documentation must be completed before service hours begin

• Disclosure must include past and previous convictions

• The New Hampshire Food Bank reserves the right to accept or reject any applicant for any reason or

make alternate placements based upon this term of service disclosure

• The New Hampshire Food Bank reserves the right to confirm this disclosure with the court system,

town hall and/or parole officer

• All paperwork, including this disclosure statement will be treated as confidential by Food Bank

personnel.

• We will recognize the volunteer’s right to privacy and will not disclose any information about him/her to

an outside source without prior written consent, unless otherwise required by law

The New Hampshire Food Bank will not place volunteers assigned service hours for offenses that may in any

way endanger the safety of other volunteers and staff or the security of the facility. While The New Hampshire

Food Bank recognizes and appreciates the service of all volunteers including those with mandatory hours, our

priority is to protect and safeguard the mission, name and productivity of our organization.

Restrictions of Service of Volunteers

The New Hampshire Food Bank cannot place volunteers who:

1. Are currently charged with or have been convicted of a violent crime

2. Are currently charged with or have been convicted of a sex crime

3. Are currently charged with or have been convicted of theft or burglary

4. Are currently charged with or have been convicted of drug sales

The New Hampshire Food Bank reserves the right to make discretionary choices about the placement of

individuals charged with other crimes.

We do not allow volunteers to take any of the products from the Food Bank. Please do not ask about taking

food. If you are caught stealing you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. You may only eat the

food left for the volunteers on the break area table. Do not take food from anywhere else.

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