Volunteer Consent

Thank you for agreeing to volunteer at the Sandalwood Community Food Pantry (SCFP). Your work will help to feed our hungry neighbors in need on Hilton Head Island and throughout Beaufort County.

We appreciate all the work that volunteers do for us and we hope to make this a satisfying and fun experience for you as well. These guidelines have been established to create a safe, productive, and gratifying volunteer experience for all.

SCFPC Policies

1. Volunteers must not arrive to the Pantry under the influence of alcohol or any other mind-altering drug/substance. No exchange of cell numbers is permitted with clients and no personal sharing. We are here to serve and listen only. Any concerns should be brought to Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson or a Board Member if Nannette is not at the Pantry.
2. Individuals convicted of a violent crime, or domestic abuse will not be accepted as volunteers.
3. All matters pertaining to clients will be considered strictly confidential. As volunteers our only task to greet, serve and assist our clients and offer a kind and compassionate experience.
4. Dress should be comfortable, and feet protected.
5. Accurately record my volunteer day and time on the attendance sheets and name tags worn.
6. Questions or concerns, I will go to the Volunteer Services Coordinator, Rev. Dr. Nannette Pierson, for that specific task. Please make note: For our Tuesday “Piggly Wiggly” Program, Sheryl Holdren will be the go-to contact with any concerns from volunteers from Providence Presbyterian as their time is for a particular organized task. All other volunteers will notify the Founder & Executive Director.
7. When representing the SCFP in public, I will act professionally & uphold the Pantry mission.
8. No forms of harassment will be tolerated. The SCFP is committed to providing a work environment where women and men can work together comfortably and productively, free from all forms of harassment, sexual or otherwise.
9. Volunteers, who are also our Pantry clients, may take the same allotted groceries prior to distribution before going to their station. Volunteers are asked not to take Pantry food home unless they are in need and can then can fill out application and receive food as needed.
10. Eating is allowed only in the designated areas where it is served. There is no smoking in or on the property at any time. Smoking is allowed outdoors across the street from our pantry at bench.
11. Report any accidents or injuries to the Director.

In return the SCFP agrees to:
1. Provide training.
2. Provide adequate space and working conditions.
3. Maintain record of all volunteers.
4. Provide references and /or confirmation of hours worked (with advance notice).

Waiver: I hereby agree to hold harmless and waive all claims or causes of action against the SCFP arising out of any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to claims arising out of the negligence on intentional conduct of its employees or agents. I attest that I am physically fit and prepared to perform the tasks assigned to me as a SCFP volunteer. I further agree to use my personal insurance as the primary provider in the event of injury due to my work as a volunteer for the SCFP. I shall not operate a personal vehicle for volunteer activities unless I have at least the minimum amount of liability insurance required by SC law. The SCFP is not responsible for loss or damage to volunteer’s personal