Volunteer with WCM Please take a few moments to fill out the following volunteer interest form so we can learn more about you! Together, we can help our community GROW! Name * First Name Last Name Email * Phone (###) ### #### Address Address 1 Address 2 City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Do you have any skills or experience in any of the following areas? Please check all that apply. Administrative and Office Skills Communication and Outreach Event Planning and Management Technical and IT Skills Manual and Maintenance Skills Education and Training Finance and Fundraising Health and Safety Sustainability and Environmental Other Please provide a brief description of your experience and specific skills related to the category you selected. This will help us better understand your strengths and match you with the most suitable volunteer opportunities. Do you have any specific areas of interest for volunteering? Sustainable agriculture (i.e., community gardens, farmer support) Hunger relief/Food access (i.e., food rescue, food shelves, soup kitchen) Community (i.e., hospice, shelters/crisis centers, schools) Environment (i.e., planting trees, waste reduction) Other Please tell us a little about your previous volunteer roles and/or experiences: What did they do that you liked or maybe didn't like? What brought you back repeatedly? If you left, what caused you to leave? What motivates you to volunteer with the co-op, and what interests or goals do you hope to fulfill through this experience? Please indicate your typical availability: Sunday Morning Sunday Afternoon Sunday Evening Monday Morning Monday Afternoon Monday Evening Tuesday Morning Tuesday Afternoon Tuesday Evening Wednesday Morning Wednesday Afternoon Wednesday Evening Thursday Morning Thursday Afternoon Thursday Evening Friday Morning Friday Afternoon Friday Evening Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon Saturday Evening Winchester Co-op Market Volunteer Agreement * 1. Introduction: Thank you for joining the Winchester Co-op Market (WCM) as a volunteer. Your contributions are invaluable in helping us achieve our mission of empowering positive change and enhancing community well-being through sustainable food choices. 2. Volunteer Expectations: As a volunteer, you are expected to: Adhere and withhold WCM’s mission and values. You will complete all assigned tasks to the best of your ability. You will respect the confidentiality regarding the WCM's operations, and member information, as well as the location at which you are volunteering. You will follow WCM's policies and procedures, as well as the location at which you are volunteering. You will communicate any issues or concerns promptly to your committee lead. 3. Code of Conduct: Volunteers are expected to: Treat all members, staff, and fellow volunteers with respect and kindness. Maintain a professional and positive attitude. Refrain from any form of harassment or discrimination. Ensure a safe and healthy environment for all. 4. Time Commitment: Volunteers are expected to commit to the agreed-upon schedule and inform their committee lead of any changes in availability as soon as possible. 5. Training and Support: The Co-op will provide the necessary training and support to help you succeed in your role. 6. Confidentiality: Volunteers must maintain confidentiality of all proprietary or sensitive information related to the co-op. 7. Liability and Safety: The Co-op is committed to providing a safe working environment. Volunteers must follow all safety guidelines and report any hazards immediately. 8. Age Requirement: Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. If under 18, volunteers must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. 9. Termination: The Co-op reserves the right to terminate a volunteer’s involvement for any breach of this agreement or conduct that is deemed inappropriate or harmful to the Co-op. 10. Acknowledgment: By selecting "Agree" below, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this volunteer agreement. I acknowledge that have read, understood, and agree to the terms of this volunteer agreement. Additionally, I am 18 years of age or older, or will be accompanied by a responsible adult if under 18. Thank you for helping us GROW!
