1) That I must complete an application form to formally apply for a volunteer position with Special Reach.
2) That in order to be accepted as a volunteer, I must never have been convicted of child abuse or neglect, assault or sexual assault, or any other crime(s) against a person.
3) That should I be unable to volunteer as scheduled, I will notify the staff at Special Reach prior to my absence.
4) That any information known about client families is confidential and I am not allowed to discuss such information with anyone other than the assigned Special Reach staff.
5) That I will report any suspicion of abuse or neglect to Special Reach Staff immediately to make a report to the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (DFPS) at 1-800-252-5400.
6) That as a volunteer I will not be covered for personal injury or personal liability through Special Reach, Inc.
7) That Special Reach, Inc. and its employees will not be held responsible or liable by me in any way whatsoever as a result of any incident which might be construed to adversely affect me or my health, safety or welfare.
8) That I knowingly waive all rights to hold Special Reach, Inc., or the family of the child to whom I am assigned, liable as a result of any incident.
9) That I have fully disclosed to the Special Reach Staff, information about my physical and mental health which might affect my performance as a volunteer, and I acknowledge full responsibility for any consequences of my failure to disclose that information.
10) To follow all procedures, policies and practices established by Special Reach of San Antonio, Inc., while serving as a volunteer.
11) That by my online authorization, I hereby give my consent to be photographed and/or interviewed by Special Reach Staff for the purpose of education and/or publicity. This consent is expressly intended to release from liability all personnel of Special Reach of San Antonio, Inc.
12) I understand that failure to keep personal information confidential will lead to termination of my volunteer position with Special Reach.
13) I have read, and understand each of the above statements. I hereby voluntarily and knowingly agree to the terms contained herein, and will comply with these statements as written.