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Volunteer Policies

Volunteers are critical to the operations of Iron County Care and Share.  
You can become a volunteer in these easy steps:

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All ICCS Volunteers must complete an ICCS Volunteer Application, DWS Code of Conduct, a DWS Non-Disclosure Agreement and ICCS Volunteer Policies

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  • Forklift certification and/or food handler’s permit must accompany the application if applicable

  • Volunteers that are eligible for pantry/food box services must adhere to the following:

    • Pantry items are available during hours of operation only

    • Volunteers may obtain eligible pantry items at the end of their shift and must be checked out by the shift coordinator

    • Volunteers are eligible for items distributed through the pantry only

  • No pantry items can be taken off shelf or out of fridge and saved for an individual

  • No items are available for distribution until received, checked into to stock and placed in a valid distribution location in the pantry

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If you have any questions about volunteering that are not outlined on this page, please email us at info@careandshare-ut.org.​​

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Shift Start:

  • Arrive on-time, dressed appropriately

  • Sign in to volunteer hours tracking system

  • Volunteer vest is to be displayed visibly on your person at all times during your shift

  • Wash your hands

  • If you are ill, please do not report for your shift and notify the Pantry/Warehouse Manager as soon as possible

  • Report to Pantry/Warehouse Manager for instructions on duties for the day

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Volunteer Work Hours:

  • The time you sign in and out is to be the actual time that you reported to work and when you left for the day

  • Breaks are permitted as need. Please alert the pantry/warehouse manager or shift leader when you are stepping away from your work station

  • When you go home for the day, please alert the pantry/warehouse manager and/or shift coordinator

  • If you are performing volunteer hours for court or agency requirements: Notify the Pantry/Warehouse Manager, request confirmation of volunteer hours and maintain a copy of your confirmation for your records. ICCS does not keep record of volunteer hours.

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Food and Drink:

  • All of the food in the warehouse is to be used for food boxes and pantry customers only

  • Eating is not permitted in the pantry or in the warehouse

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Appropriate Behavior:

We at the Iron County Care and Share are here to serve our community with the highest standards, please:

  • No cussing or inappropriate topics of discussion will be tolerated

  • Please dress in appropriate attire

  • No open-toed shoes

  • Cell phones are not permitted in the pantry and should be silenced during your shift

  • No personal music players are allowed in the facility

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Safety:

  • No climbing on the shelves in the warehouse for any reason

  • Do not stand on the pallet jack or carts

  • Volunteers are not to use the forklift or other equipment unless approved 

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Any violation of the above may result in the termination of your eligibility for volunteer hours

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