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Volunteers and Empower "U", Inc.

Volunteers make our dreams become a reality. Year after year, day after day, volunteers are very much a part of our everyday life. In order to provide the highest quality services possible, we depend on the commitment of a strong corps of dedicated volunteers.

The actual services volunteers provide not only assist us in continuing our work, but maybe even more importantly, when a volunteer contributes his or her time, talent, and love to our program, they touch a very special place in the hearts of our staff, clients, and the community. Their spirits inspire and motivate us in way that cannot be counted on any form or record.

What you can expect from Empower "U", Inc.

Empower "U", Inc. volunteers have the right to:

• receive a job description for your volunteer assignment.

• be assigned appropriate assignments according to skill, interests, availability, and training.

• be trusted with confidential information that will help carry out assignments.

• be given appropriate expressions of appreciation and recognition.

• receive orientation, training and supervision for the jobs you accept.

• expect that your time will not be waste by lack of planning, coordination and cooperation within the agency.

• be reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs, if that is the only way you can volunteer.

• receive regular consultation for a review of your job performance.

• have your suggestions and recommendations about your assignment and the Empower "U", Inc. volunteer program.

What Empower "U", Inc. expects from you

Empower "U", Inc. expects that as a volunteer you will:

• be prompt and pleasant.

• follow the policies and procedures of Empower "U", Inc.

• cooperate with staff and your fellow volunteers and maintain a good team attitude.

• take every opportunity for personal development that is offered to you.

• voice your opinions and contribute your suggestions to improve the quality of Empower "U", Inc.

• try to attend all training sessions.

• inform your volunteer coordinator as soon as possible of any planned absence or lateness.

• keep all communications with or concerning clients confidential.

Empower “U”, Inc. screens volunteers in order to ensure the protection of our clients, staff and other volunteers. We require information regarding your criminal history. Please note that having a criminal history will not necessarily prohibit you from volunteering with Empower “U”, Inc. Depending on the nature of the crime it may limit your volunteer opportunity. We realize that no one is perfect, and people make mistakes. Background checks are done by the Volunteer and Employee Criminal History System (VECHS).

If you would like to volunteer view our Volunteer Handbook. Please download and fill out the Volunteer Application and Criminal Background Form and return to:

Empower "U", Inc.

8309 NW 22^nd Avenue

Miami, FL 33147

Fax: (786) 318-2339

jobs@empower-u-miami.org

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