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
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Volunteers that are eligible for pantry/food box services must adhere to the following:
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Pantry items are available during hours of operation only
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Volunteers may obtain eligible pantry items at the end of their shift and must be checked out by the shift coordinator
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Volunteers are eligible for items distributed through the pantry only
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No pantry items can be taken off shelf or out of fridge and saved for an individual
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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:
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Arrive on-time, dressed appropriately
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Sign in to volunteer hours tracking system
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Volunteer vest is to be displayed visibly on your person at all times during your shift
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Wash your hands
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If you are ill, please do not report for your shift and notify the Pantry/Warehouse Manager as soon as possible
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Report to Pantry/Warehouse Manager for instructions on duties for the day
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Volunteer Work Hours:
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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
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Breaks are permitted as need. Please alert the pantry/warehouse manager or shift leader when you are stepping away from your work station
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When you go home for the day, please alert the pantry/warehouse manager and/or shift coordinator
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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:
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All of the food in the warehouse is to be used for food boxes and pantry customers only
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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:
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No cussing or inappropriate topics of discussion will be tolerated
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Please dress in appropriate attire
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No open-toed shoes
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Cell phones are not permitted in the pantry and should be silenced during your shift
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No personal music players are allowed in the facility
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Safety:
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No climbing on the shelves in the warehouse for any reason
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Do not stand on the pallet jack or carts
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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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