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Q.
Is it okay to exchange services here?
A.
No. The Volunteers' Corner is not for the exchange of
services. Note: Those who violate our policies may be banned from
future posting on this site (not just this section).
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Why are organization names, company names, event names, etc. prohibited
here?
A.
Organization names, company names, event names, etc. are prohibited here
since this is not a commercial section. You are, however, free to
include this information in personal correspondence (or use the commercial
sections of the site where such information is allowed). Rather
than include such information here, the event/activity/organization,
etc. should be described in general terms. Remember that the information
provided here is in summary form and does not include all details a user
might be interested in. In no
case should you include an organization name, company name, event name,
etc. here, or the post - and all your future posts to the site (not just this
section) - may be subject to auto rejection.
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May I restrict who I volunteer for?
A.
The terms of volunteering are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. You are free to place any applicable
restrictions on your volunteering offers in accordance with the law. We
do not require you to provide services for any particular individual /
group / organization, etc. unless required by law. You determine the
person / group / organization, etc. to volunteer for in accordance with the law. Remember
that we are not a party to others' activities (including volunteering
offers, volunteer requests, volunteering activities, events, contacts /
correspondence, performance of volunteer services, etc.) and we do not determine who you should/should
not volunteer for. We
do not mediate disputes. Please do not contact us regarding your choice
of who to volunteer for.
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May I restrict who volunteers for me?
A.
The terms of volunteering are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. You are free to place any applicable
restrictions on your volunteering activities in accordance with the law. We
do not require you to utilize the services of any particular individual
unless required by law. You determine the person(s) to participate in
volunteer opportunities in accordance with the law. Remember that we are
not a party to others' activities (including volunteer requests,
volunteering offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts /
correspondence, selection / use of volunteers, etc.) and we do not determine who should/should not volunteer for you. We do not mediate
disputes. Please do not contact us regarding your selection of
volunteers.
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Why is pricing information prohibited here?
A.
Pricing information is prohibited here as this is not a commercial section
and services/items are not sold here. Instead, try the commercial
sections of the site where such information is allowed. If you
provide any pricing information, the post - and all your future posts to the
site (not just this section) - may be subject to auto rejection. Note:
For employment information, try the Classified
Ads section.
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What is "marketing talk" and why is it prohibited?
A.
By "marketing talk", we generally mean adjectives used to
describe a particular activity/event/organization/individual, etc. - for
example: "greatest", "most helpful", "funest",
"top organization", etc. Since this is not a commercial
section, marketing talk should not be used. Please stick to the facts
about the activity/event/organization/individual, etc. Note: If your post
contains "marketing talk", the post - and all your future
posts to the site (not just this section) - may be subject to auto
rejection.
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Is there any reason it would be preferable to request volunteers (or offer volunteer
services) here rather than through a local or national charity/agency?
A.
There are many fine volunteering organizations that might be superb for
requesting volunteers / offering volunteer services and we would not
want to discourage you from using the services of any appropriate
organization. Although
this site does not specialize in placing volunteers, we consider this
section a valuable resource for assisting with volunteering needs. We
think you will enjoy our "personal, friendly, community
atmosphere" which may allow you to directly help others who need
your assistance as well as to directly contact those willing to help.
You may find that our format is easy to use and helps direct your
energies even to those in need who might not otherwise be able to find
assistance. Since we don't employ a complicated registration process,
even the 'little guy' may obtain the help he needs by using this
section. Note, however, that there are additional risks involved in
participation here that might not be present with organizations
dedicated to volunteering. Proceed at your own risk.
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Are all volunteers / volunteer opportunities listed here Catholic?
A.
No, this section is not restricted to Catholics. (Why?) However,
there are some restrictions on non-Catholics (e.g. non-Catholics should
not request/offer assistance with any religious activities, non-Catholic
"churches" and religious organizations should not request
volunteers, etc.). Note: We may restrict participation in this
section by non-Catholics at our sole option.
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Are non-Catholics allowed to post here? Are there any restrictions on
non-Catholics?
A.
Yes, non-Catholics are allowed to post and respond to posts in the Volunteers' Corner. (Why?) However,
there are some restrictions on non-Catholics (e.g. non-Catholics should
not request/offer assistance with any religious activities, non-Catholic
"churches" and religious organizations should not request
volunteers, etc.). Note: We may restrict participation in this
section by non-Catholics at our sole option.
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May I volunteer for a non-Catholic here?
A.
The terms of volunteering are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. We do not prohibit you from
volunteering for non-Catholics (although you should be aware that there
may be a risk to faith should you volunteer for some non-Catholics). Reminder: Catholics should
not volunteer for non-Catholic
religious activities or non-Catholic religious organizations. You
are free to place any applicable restrictions on your volunteering
offers/requests in accordance with the law. Remember that we are
not a party to your volunteer related activities and do not mediate
disputes. Proceed at your own risk. Note: We may restrict participation in this
section by non-Catholics at our sole option.
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What if a volunteer or an individual requesting volunteers is anti-Catholic?
A.
It may be wise to limit volunteering to those who are not
anti-Catholic (in accordance with the law).
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How often may I request volunteer assistance for the same activity?
A.
Do not request volunteer assistance for the same activity more than once
in any three month period.
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How often may I offer my volunteer services for the same activity?
A.
Do not offer volunteer assistance for the same activity more than once
in any three month period.
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Who may request/receive/offer/provide volunteer assistance here?
A.
To request/receive/offer/provide volunteer assistance, you must be a
legal-aged adult (no minors) based in the U.S.A. who is able to
request/receive/offer/provide assistance lawfully, and you must meet all
our terms/requirements (click
here for more information). Other restrictions
may apply. All volunteering offers / requests, contacts /
correspondence, events,
activities, etc. are
subject to any applicable laws. Note: If you violate our policies, you
may be banned from future posting on this site (not just this section)
and/or we may take other action(s) at our sole discretion, including
notification of law enforcement authorities and/or other legal action(s).
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May I request volunteers for my business?
A.
You may not request volunteers for your business if the goal of the
volunteer request is to sell/promote any product / service /
website / event / business / organization, etc., or to make a profit,
or to solicit business, or to solicit funds, or to market your
organization or its products/services, or to replace or avoid hiring
employees, or for any type of "marketing gimmick". If your
volunteering activity is genuinely charitably minded, it may be
allowable to request volunteers. It may also be acceptable for very
small businesses which are having difficulty making ends meet to
request volunteer assistance on a very limited basis according
to all the terms of this section provided
that they meet the criteria above (volunteers may not
sell/promote products/services, solicit funds, market your organization,
etc.). For example, it
may be acceptable for a "mom and pop" store facing
bankruptcy/closure to request a few hours of volunteer assistance to put
pricing stickers on merchandise, sweep floors, straighten up, etc., but
not to request volunteer assistance to sell or market its products. Please note,
however, that we do not guarantee that any post will appear on this
site.
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Is there any guarantee that I will receive the volunteer assistance that
I am requesting?
A.
No, there is no guarantee. Even if a volunteering offer exists on the
site, the submitter may cancel their offer or may already be assisting
another individual before they receive your request. Or, the submitter
may place restrictions on their offer. In fact, there are a number of
other reasons why you may not receive volunteer assistance.
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I am concerned that an individual requesting or offering volunteer
assistance (or
providing requested assistance or requesting offered assistance) may just be
attempting to gather information about me or my family. Is this
possible?
A.
Unfortunately, this is possible. Unscrupulous individuals may post here
(or respond to posts) for the sole purpose of gathering information.
They may or may not be who they say, and they may or may not live up to
what they promise. They may be attempting to collect information for
marketing or other purposes. They may be planning to take advantage of
or harm individuals in various ways. In consideration of this, we highly
recommend that you use extreme caution with regard to this section. We
suggest that you use a special e-mail account exclusively for use on
this site (e.g. one that you could easily abandon/change should a
problem arise) and that you use a P.O. Box to help protect your private
information and that you pay any expense reimbursements (where
applicable) by a private money order. We strongly advise you to protect
all personal information and warn you not to give out any
personal facts/details, etc. Remember that use of this site is at your
own risk. You have no recourse
to us for any damages which may occur as a result of use of this
site. (Refer also to other questions in this section and to the volunteering
section tips for additional considerations and tips.)
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If I am handicapped (or ill or elderly, etc.) and I respond to an offer
which lists "disabled" (or infirm or elderly, etc.) as the
preferred recipient of the volunteer services, am I not automatically providing
the other party with personal information about myself? Should I respond to
such offers?
A.
If you are handicapped and you respond to volunteering offers targeted
to the disabled, you would be automatically notifying the other party
that you are disabled in some way. (This also would apply to other
targeted offers, i.e. elderly, infirm, etc.) Do so at your own risk. We
recommend extreme caution regarding the release of any personal
information. It may be wise to respond only to offers that do not
specify a preferred recipient.
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If I am handicapped (or ill or elderly, etc.) and I indicate that the
person who will benefit most from a volunteer request is "disabled" (or infirm or elderly, etc.), am I not automatically providing
the other party with personal information about myself? Should I provide
such information?
A.
If you are handicapped and you indicate that your volunteer request will benefit the disabled, you would be automatically notifying the
other party that you are disabled in some way. (This also would apply to
other classifications, i.e. elderly, infirm, etc.) Do so at your own risk. We
recommend extreme caution regarding the release of any personal
information. You should consider selecting "N/A" rather than
providing this information.
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Do you verify volunteer requests or volunteering offers?
A.
We may occasionally verify some details regarding
volunteer offers/requests at our sole option (but we are not required
to do so). This may or may not occur on a random basis. If you do not
respond to our verification on a timely basis, the post - and all
your future posts to this site - may be automatically rejected. [Note
that if we do verify details regarding your volunteer request or
volunteer offer, we will not ask for personal information.] Users
of this site, however, should assume that no details
regarding volunteer offers/requests have been verified.
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I am unclear about your terms regarding volunteer(ing) activities /
volunteer(ing) related activities / volunteer(ing) arrangements /
volunteer(ing) offers / volunteer(ing) requests / volunteer(ing)
opportunities / volunteer(ing)
situations, etc. What do they include?
A.
When we state terms such as (but not limited to): "we are not a
party to your volunteer related activities
and we do not mediate disputes..You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your volunteer related activities", the term
"volunteer related activities" (or "volunteering related
activities" or "volunteer related activity" or "others' activities", or
"activities", etc.) refers to any activity / event
/ correspondence / contact, etc. conducted in connection with use of this
section (including any related materials), regardless of the initiating
party. It
includes posting an offer or request, contacts / corresponding about an
offer or request - or any other contact / correspondence / communication
- including all
contacts / dealings of any sort between any
parties, performing volunteer work, utilizing the services of volunteers,
providing / receiving expense reimbursements, follow up work, and any other activity /
action (or non-action) / occurrence
/ contact / correspondence / outcome / consequence, etc. which occurs
as a (direct or indirect) result of use of this section (or related
materials), whether incidental or not, whether related
to volunteering duties or not, without limit. Note that terms such as "your
volunteer related activities", "your volunteering
related activities", "others' volunteer related
activities", "activities", etc. are broad terms which (generally) include
all actions (and
non-actions) of yourself and of others. For example, the term "your
volunteer related activities" (e.g. "You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your volunteer
related activities") does include the actions and
non-actions of others (e.g. their volunteering for you, their contacting
you, their selecting of you to volunteer for them, etc., and all
other actions / non-actions / contacts / correspondence, etc. of any
party, without limit). The following terms may be used interchangeably (or as much so as deemed
applicable by us): volunteer activities, volunteering activities, volunteer
related activities, volunteering related activities, activities, volunteer
arrangements, volunteering arrangements, volunteer situations,
volunteering situations, etc. The above terms apply regardless of who
initiates the contact, and they apply whether use of the site involves posting an
offer/request or responding to a post (whether or not any volunteer
services are ever provided / received), and they apply to any other use of the site
(or related materials). The following terms may also be used in a
similar manner (and interchangeably): offers, volunteer offers, volunteering
offers, etc. & request, volunteer
requests, volunteering requests, opportunity, volunteer opportunity,
volunteering opportunity, etc. The terms "offers",
"volunteering offers", "volunteer offers", etc. are broad
terms which refer to all actions (including any post / response,
correspondence, etc.) and non-actions connected in any way, without limit, to any
volunteer request / opportunity (whether or not any volunteer services
are offered / completed), and to all actions (including any post /
response, correspondence, etc.) and non-actions, without limit, which may include an
offer to volunteer (e.g. submitting a "volunteer offer" post, etc.), whether or
not any volunteer services are actually offered / completed - and regardless
of the nature of any post / response / correspondence, etc. (e.g. they
apply even to any "fake" / "pretend", blank, etc.
posts / responses / correspondence, etc.). The terms
"request", "volunteer request",
"opportunity", "volunteer opportunity", etc. are broad
terms which refer to all actions (including any post / response,
correspondence, etc.) and non-actions connected in any way, without limit, to any
volunteer offer (whether or not any volunteer services are requested /
received), and to all actions (including any post / response,
correspondence, etc.) and non-actions, without limit, which may include a request for
volunteer(s) [e.g. submitting a "volunteer opportunity" post
(also called a "volunteer request" post), etc.], whether
or not any volunteer services are actually requested / received - and regardless of the nature of any post / response / correspondence, etc.
(e.g. they apply even to any "fake" / "pretend",
blank, etc. posts / responses / correspondence, etc.). Note also that the terms
"offer", "volunteer offers", "volunteering
offers", etc. may include the submitter / volunteer / offerer (and
anything else in any way connected with/to the offer / offerer /
submitter / volunteer, without limit -
including, but not limited to, activities, events, follow up, performance
of volunteer work, correspondence / contacts, etc.) and the terms
"opportunity", "volunteer opportunity",
"volunteering opportunity", "request",
"volunteer request", "volunteering request", etc. may include the
submitter / requestor (and anything else in any way connected with/to
the request / requestor / submitter, without limit - including, but not limited to, activities,
events, selection / use of volunteers, follow up, correspondence / contacts, etc.). Also note that the term "contacts" may be
used for convenience to refer to all forms of contact / correspondence /
communication / dealings with others, etc. in any form - regarding any
matter, regardless of the initiating party. Also note that we may list
various related terms (e.g. "volunteer related activity",
"activity", "event", etc.) together in a single
sentence even though one or more of the terms may include the other
terms (e.g. "volunteer related activities" includes
"activities" and "events"). Listing such terms
individually does not imply that they refer to separate and
distinct items. Also, note that some items may be synonyms
(e.g. offerer / volunteer, volunteer / potential volunteer, request /
opportunity, providing of volunteer work / performance of
volunteer work, etc.), yet
each may be listed separately on
occasion. This does not necessarily mean that such terms are different,
but they may both be listed to make a particular point even more clear
for the reader. Note: For more information regarding the terms
"Submitter", "requestor", "volunteer", etc., click
here. For information regarding "third party requests", click
here.
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I once requested volunteers (or offered volunteer services), and now I receive a lot of
anti-Catholic e-mail. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. We strongly recommend that you use a
special e-mail account exclusively for use on this site (e.g. one that
you could easily abandon/change should a problem arise). We further
recommend applying a filter to your e-mail so that you may avoid
viewing offensive e-mail. You may consider reporting incidents as
applicable to law enforcement authorities. You should also keep in mind
Our Lord's words: "Blessed are you when they insult you and
persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because
of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven" (See MT 5:11-12). And also, "I say to you, love your
enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children
of your heavenly Father" (See MT 5:44-45).
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I want to volunteer for numerous activities. How many activities may I
volunteer for?
A.
We recommend that you volunteer for only one activity at a time (to help
minimize your risk). However, you may volunteer for as many activities
as you want [posts are limited to the maximum number permitted in this section (you may
combine various related activities on one post as applicable)]. Click
here for additional assistance regarding the number of posts
allowed in this section.
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I need volunteers for a variety of activities. How many volunteers may I
request?
A.
We recommend that you request one volunteer at a time
(to help minimize your risk). However, you may request as many volunteers as you
want [posts are limited to the maximum number permitted in this
section (you may combine various related activities on one post as
applicable)]. Click
here for additional assistance regarding the number of posts
allowed in this section.
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Do you notify us of any legal requirements relating to volunteering?
A.
No. Users are entirely responsible for ascertaining information on and
following all legal requirements (including tax regulations, safety
regulations, insurance regulations, etc.) related to any volunteer
related activities, events, etc. (including all volunteering offers,
volunteer requests, correspondence,
selection/use of volunteers, performance of volunteer activities, etc.). Note that
requirements may vary depending upon submitter / requestor / volunteer's location, nature of activities being conducted, etc. We do not
provide any legal information or advice. Please do not contact us for
any legal information or advice.
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I am requesting or offering volunteer services and the other party is being
unreasonable. Can you help?
A.
No. We are not a party to your volunteering activities. We do
not get involved in your dealings with others or mediate disputes.
Participation is at your own risk. Please do not contact us regarding
problems with the other party.
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I am requesting or offering volunteer services and the other party didn't do what
they promised. Can you help?
A.
No. We are not a party to your volunteering activities. We do
not get involved in your dealings with others or mediate disputes.
Participation is at your own risk. Please do not contact us regarding
problems with the other party.
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I am requesting or offering volunteer services and the other party is not
responding to my e-mail. Can you help?
A.
No. We are not a party to your volunteering activities. We do
not get involved in your dealings with others or mediate disputes.
Participation is at your own risk. Please do not contact us regarding
problems with the other party.
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What does it mean that Catholic or traditional Catholic posts may receive
preference?
A.
This means that we may give preference to volunteer requests/offers for Catholic activities (especially
traditional Catholic ones). For example, a volunteer request/offer
related to rosary making may receive preference over, say, a volunteer
request/offer related to toy making. This may especially occur, for
example, if we are restricting the number of records or if we are behind
in processing (or for any other reason).
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Can I participate in this section without including my e-mail address?
A.
If you request or offer volunteer services, an e-mail address will be
required in order to contact you regarding availability, terms, etc.
Please note that, for your protection, we recommend a cautious approach
to providing e-mail information and we generally recommend that you obtain a
special e-mail account for use on this site. For additional
considerations regarding the risks of providing e-mail addresses, click
here. If you do not wish to include your e-mail address, you
will be unable to participate in this section.
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I know that providing my e-mail address involves risk. What do you
suggest to minimize these risks?
A.
We recommend that you use a special e-mail account exclusively for use
on this site (e.g. one that you could easily abandon/change should a
problem arise). For additional considerations and tips, click
here.
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I have been contacted about my offer or request, how should I respond?
A.
We recommend that you respond courteously and quickly, and with due
caution. Remember that we
are not a party to your volunteering activities and do not get
involved in your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Please do not
contact us regarding your responses to others (or their responses to
you).
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I received too many responses regarding my volunteer request or
volunteering offer - what should I do?
A.
Please be courteous and, as possible, attempt to respond to all
appropriate incoming messages. It may be helpful to create a standard
message to save time. Remember that posts may appear on the site for any
amount of time, even if the volunteer request/offer is no longer
applicable. Therefore, we recommend that you include a "final
date" in the applicable field to notify users not to contact you
after that date. Unfortunately, however, there is no guarantee that you
will not be contacted after that time. Note that we cannot honor
requests to remove posts which are no longer applicable.
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I
am willing to pay for volunteer services. May I request them here?
A.
No! Services are not for sale here. If you wish to pay
for services, consider placing an inexpensive ad in a commercial
section of this site (e.g. an "Employment" ad in the
Classifieds section). Note that if you violate our
policies (i.e. by attempting to purchase services here), all your future
posts to this site - not just this section - may be subject to auto
rejection.
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I
want to be paid for my services. May I offer them here?
A.
No! Services are not for sale here. If you wish to sell
services, consider placing an inexpensive ad in a commercial
section of this site (e.g. a "Wanted" ad /
"Catholic Services" ad / "Other Services" ad, etc.
in the
Classifieds section). Note that if you violate our
policies (i.e. by attempting to sell services here), all your future
posts to this site - not just this section - may be subject to auto
rejection.
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What if I change my mind and don't want a particular person to volunteer
after I've seen him/her?
A.
We do not require you to utilize the services of any particular
individual unless required by law. You determine the person(s) to
participate in volunteer opportunities in accordance with the law.
Remember that we are not a party to others' activities (including
volunteer requests, volunteering offers, volunteering activities,
events, contacts / correspondence, selection / use of volunteers,
performance of volunteer services, etc.) and we do not determine who should/should not
volunteer for you. The terms of all volunteer related activities are up
to the individuals involved and are governed by any applicable laws.
Note that if you choose to dismiss a volunteer after seeing him/her, there should be a
legitimate reason (i.e. inebriated, offensive behavior, etc.). Do not
engage in any unlawful discrimination (or other inappropriate
behavior/actions). You should also be certain that a
dismissed volunteer doesn't harm you - or others - or cause any other
negative consequence, and that the dismissal will not put the volunteer
(or others) in unsafe circumstances (e.g. driving while intoxicated). Note:
Contact law
enforcement for assistance as applicable.
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What if I change my mind about volunteering after I learn
more regarding a particular volunteer opportunity?
A.
We do not require you to provide services for any particular individual
/ group / organization, etc. unless required by law. You determine the person /
group / organization, etc. to volunteer for in accordance with the law. Remember
that we are not a party to others' activities (including volunteering
offers, volunteer requests, volunteering activities, events, contacts /
correspondence, performance of volunteer services, etc.) and we do not determine who you should/should
not volunteer for. The terms of all volunteer related activities are up
to the individuals involved and are governed by any applicable laws. If
you choose not to volunteer for a particular event / individual / group
/ organization,
etc., you should notify the other party in a
timely manner. Please do not contact us regarding your choice of who to volunteer for. Note:
If you commit to a volunteer opportunity and, after seeing it, wish to
change your mind, you should have a suitable reason (i.e. seems
dangerous, don't feel you can complete the work, opportunity not as
described, etc.). Do not engage in any unlawful discrimination.
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What if I was turned down to volunteer?
A.
We do not require any submitter/requestor to utilize the services of any particular
individual unless required by law. They are free to determine the
person(s) to participate in volunteer opportunities in accordance with
the law. They should not, however, engage in any unlawful
discrimination. Remember that we are not a party to others' activities
(including volunteering offers, volunteer requests, volunteering
activities, events, contacts / correspondence, selection / use of
volunteers, etc.) and we do not mediate
disputes. The terms of all volunteer related activities are up to the
individuals involved and are governed by any applicable laws. If you
feel you were unlawfully discriminated against, you may attempt to work
it out with the other party. As applicable, you may contact appropriate
authorities for assistance.
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I feel I was discriminated against. What should I do?
A.
If you feel you were unlawfully discriminated against, you may attempt
to work it out with the other party. As applicable, you may contact
appropriate authorities for assistance. Remember that we are not a party
to others' activities (including volunteering offers, volunteer
requests, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
selection / use of volunteers, etc.) and do not
mediate disputes.
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What if I need help with a will or other legal matter?
A.
Volunteer requests/offers related to legal matters are prohibited
in this section. Do not request or offer volunteer assistance with wills
or any other legal matter here! Note: For assistance with legal
matters, try the commercial
sections of this site. (Remember, however, that we do not endorse/recommend
the services of any individual / organization / group, etc., even if their
advertisement appears on this site.)
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What if I need help with financial planning or with another financial
matter?
A.
Volunteer requests/offers related to financial matters are
prohibited in this section. Do not request or offer volunteer assistance
with financial planning or any other financial matter here! Note: For
assistance with financial matters, try the commercial
sections of this site. (Remember, however, that we do not endorse/recommend
the services of any individual / organization / group, etc., even if their
advertisement appears on this site.)
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What if I need medical care or advice?
A.
Volunteer requests/offers related to medical matters are prohibited
in this section. Do not request or offer volunteer assistance with
medical care, medical advice, any other medical matter here! Note:
For assistance with medical care, medical advice, or other medical
matters, try the commercial
sections of this site. (Remember, however, that we do not endorse/recommend
the services of any individual / organization / group, etc., even if their
advertisement appears on this site.)
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May I request a babysitter or assistance with childcare here?
A.
No. Volunteer requests/offers related to childcare/babysitting are
prohibited in this section. Do not request or offer volunteer assistance
with childcare/babysitting here! Note: For assistance with
childcare/babysitting, try the commercial
sections of this site. (Remember, however, that we do not endorse/recommend
the services of any individual / organization / group, etc., even if their
advertisement appears on this site.)
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May I request assistance with my political campaign here?
A.
No. Volunteer requests/offers related to political campaigns are
prohibited in this section. Do not request or offer volunteer assistance
with political matters here! Note: For assistance with political
matters, try the commercial
sections of this site (if applicable). (Remember, however, that we
do not endorse/recommend the services of any individual / organization /
group, etc., even
if their advertisement appears on this site.)
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May I offer to help (or request help) with personal shopping here?
A.
No. You may not offer to help with (or request help with)
personal shopping here. Remember that information provided here is not
verified and those posting here have not been screened/evaluated. For
assistance with (or to help with) personal shopping, you should consider
contacting an appropriate agency/organization, etc. that specializes in
such matters and who may screen/insure/bond, etc. individuals who shop
for others and who may be willing to take responsibility for them.
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What if I am asked to participate in a prohibited activity (i.e. babysitting,
medical/financial/legal/political, etc. activities, personal shopping, etc.)?
A.
If you are asked to participate in a prohibited activity (i.e.
babysitting, medical/financial/legal/political, etc. activities,
personal shopping, etc.), you should refuse. You may notify the other
party that it is a violation of our terms to request assistance
with such activities. Remember that those who violate our policies (e.g.
by requesting assistance with prohibited activities or providing
assistance with prohibited activities)
may be banned from future posting on this site (not just this section).
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Who is responsible for transportation to an event/activity/etc. - the
volunteer or the requestor/submitter?
A.
Each party is responsible for their own transportation. Note that each
party should be certain that they have suitable transportation even if
the event/activity, etc. ends early, is cancelled, etc.
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What is "safest" method of volunteering?
A.
Although we cannot guarantee that any volunteer activity is
"safe", the safest opportunity types (after prayer) may be
telephone or e-mail. However, even telephone and e-mail opportunities
may not be 100% safe (e.g. you may receive unwanted calls, viruses,
unwanted e-mails, etc., others may use your e-mail address/phone number to
obtain personal details, etc.).
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May I pay to include my post here?
A.
No! If you wish to pay to include your post, consider an inexpensive ad
in a commercial
section of this site.
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Who may request volunteers here?
A.
Qualified individuals / organizations, etc. may request volunteers here
if they have a suitable relationship to the person / organization, etc.
who is to benefit from the volunteer work (e.g. family member, owner of
the organization, etc.) and if they meet all our terms/requirements (click
here for more information). For more requirements & additional
information regarding third party requests, click
here. To request / receive volunteer assistance, you
must be a legal-aged adult (no minors) based in the U.S.A. who is able
to request/receive assistance lawfully. Other restrictions may apply.
All volunteering opportunities / requests, offers, events, activities,
contacts / correspondence, etc. are subject to any
applicable laws. Note: If you violate our policies, you may be banned
from future posting on this site (not just this section) and/or we may
take other action(s) at our sole discretion, including notification of law
enforcement authorities and/or other legal action(s).
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What does "Preferred Arrangement Type" mean?
A.
"Preferred Arrangement Type" refers to the preferred method
for conducting a volunteer activity (e.g. e-mail, telephone, prayer,
etc.). For assistance with the "Preferred Arrangement Type"
options, click
here.
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What does the Arrangement Type "E-Mail" mean?
A.
The Arrangement Type "E-Mail" refers to volunteer activities
conducted via e-mail.
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What does the Arrangement Type "Telephone" mean?
A.
The Arrangement Type "Telephone" refers to volunteer
activities conducted via telephone.
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What does "In-Person Activity" mean?
A.
The Arrangement Type "In-Person Activity" refers to volunteer
activities which require a volunteer's presence at a location away from
their own home.
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What does "Home-Based Activity" mean?
A.
The Arrangement Type "Home-Based Activity" refers to volunteer
activities which may be conducted from the volunteer's own home.
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What does the Arrangement Type "Prayer" mean?
A.
The Arrangement Type "Prayer" refers to volunteer activities
consisting of prayer.
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What does the Arrangement Type "Other" mean?
A.
The Arrangement Type "Other" refers to volunteer activities
other than telephone, e-mail, prayer, etc. (e.g. faxed based volunteer activities). It may also refer to volunteer opportunities which include
multiple activity types (e.g. telephone and e-mail).
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Under the "Arrangement Type" (or "Preferred Arrangement
Type") field, there is no option for mail-based activities. Do you permit
mail-based activities?
A.
No. Mail-based volunteer opportunities/offers are prohibited in
this section. Do not request or offer volunteer assistance for any
mail-based activity here!
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What does "Preferred Beneficiary" or "Primary
Beneficiary" mean?
A.
As used in this section, these terms do NOT refer to wills,
insurance, financial matters, legal matters, etc.!
The term "Preferred Beneficiary" refers to the preferred
recipient of volunteer services (e.g. who a volunteer wants to benefit most from his/her volunteer services - i.e.
elderly, infirm, etc.). Note: On the site, the "Preferred
Beneficiary" field may appear as "Desire to Benefit...". The
term "Primary Beneficiary" refers to the individual/group, etc.
reported to most benefit from volunteer activities (i.e. elderly, infirm, etc.). Note:
On the site, the "Primary Beneficiary" field may appear as
"Primarily Benefits...".
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What does "Preferred Organization Type" mean?
A.
The term "Preferred Organization Type" refers to who a
volunteer most prefers to work for (e.g. a Catholic
charity, an individual, a library, etc.).
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What is the difference between the "Preferred Beneficiary" and
the "Preferred Organization Type"?
A.
The term "Preferred Beneficiary" refers to the preferred
recipient of volunteer services (e.g. who a volunteer wants to benefit most from his/her volunteer services - i.e.
elderly, infirm, etc.), whereas the term "Preferred Organization
Type" refers to who a volunteer most prefers to
work for (e.g. Catholic charity, individual, library, etc.). For
example, a volunteer may work for a Catholic charity ("Preferred
Organization Type") to help the elderly ("Preferred
Beneficiary").
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I am uncomfortable about receiving help from strangers. What should I do?
A.
You are absolutely right to be uncomfortable about receiving help from
strangers. In fact, we recommend that many individuals do not
participate in this section for just this reason. For those who do
participate, you may limit your participation to activities, events,
etc. that you are comfortable about (perhaps praying?). Remember,
however, that all volunteer related activities (including contacts /
correspondence, volunteering offers / opportunities / requests, events,
activities, etc.) involve
risk. If you can't afford to or don't want to take such risks, you should
not participate. Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work
them out with the other party. As applicable, you may notify law
enforcement or seek other legal remedies. Remember also that we are not a
party to others' activities (including volunteer requests, volunteering
offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
selection / use of volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.)
and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your volunteer related activities.
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What is the difference between prayer activities here and in the
"Prayer Requests" section of this site?
A.
The Prayer Requests
section is specifically designed for individuals to request prayers from
others. Prayer requests there are searchable by category, may be more
anonymous, do not require follow up or time commitments, and may appear
more quickly on the site. They are more likely to be "one time
only" prayer requests. In contrast, prayer based activities in the
Volunteers' Corner may be geared towards ongoing prayer activities in
which volunteers commit to devoting a specific amount of time to prayer.
They are more likely to experience long delays before appearing on the
site, may require follow up, and may not be anonymous.
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Is it acceptable to trade volunteer services for free admission to an
event?
A.
No! Do not exchange volunteer services for money or for any
other item/benefit! Those who violate our policies may be banned from
future posting on this site (not just this section).
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Do you screen volunteers / volunteer opportunities / volunteer requests /
volunteer offers / submitters / requestors / offerers, etc.?
A.
No. Information regarding volunteers / volunteer opportunities /
volunteer requests / volunteering offers
/ submitters / requestors / offerers, etc. is provided by users, has not been verified, is
subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is not
endorsed by us. We do not endorse/recommend any volunteer, volunteer opportunity,
volunteer request, volunteering offer, event, activity, individual, group,
organization, submitter / requestor / offerer, etc. We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to research
opportunities / requests / offers / groups / organizations / individuals / events /
activities / submitters / requestors / volunteers, etc. independently
before participation and to use great caution when participating in any
activity, event, etc. We are not a party to others' activities
(including volunteer requests, volunteering offers, volunteering
activities, events, contacts / correspondence, selection / use of
volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.), even if information about such activities is
contained on our site (or other materials of ours). We have not
evaluated the volunteer opportunities/requests, volunteer offers,
events, etc. or those who
list them and are not responsible for doing so. Inclusion of volunteer
opportunities / requests, volunteering offers, individuals, groups,
organizations, events, activities, submitters / requestors / volunteers, etc.
does not imply our endorsement. We do not get involved in your
dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any
activities (including contacts / correspondence, events, selection/use of volunteers,
performance of volunteer services, etc.)
is at your own
risk. Users are cautioned that events / activities / groups /
organizations / individuals / submitters / requestors / volunteers, etc. may be harmful/dangerous.
Participate at your own risk.
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Is it okay to leave volunteer(s) alone while they are performing
volunteer duties?
A.
Considering that volunteers have not been screened/evaluated by us - and
are not recommended by us - and that they may present a great risk to
the submitter/requestor who may be held liable for their activities,
they should be adequately supervised (especially
where children / elderly / infirm / weak, etc. persons are present). Remember that information regarding
volunteering offers / volunteer opportunities / volunteer requests / submitters /
requestors / volunteers, etc.
is
provided by users, has not been verified, is subject to change, is not
comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is not endorsed by us. We do not
endorse / recommend any
volunteer,
volunteering offer, volunteer opportunity, event, activity, individual, group,
organization, etc. We cannot
guarantee accuracy of any information. We advise
users to research offers / opportunities / requests / groups /
organizations / individuals / events /
activities / submitters / requestors / volunteers, etc.
independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any activity, event, etc. We are not a party to others'
volunteer related activities (including volunteer requests, volunteering
offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
selection / use of volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.), even if information
about such activities is contained on our site (or other materials of
ours), and we do not mediate disputes. Users are cautioned that
events / activities / groups / organizations / individuals / submitters / requestors /
volunteers, etc. may be harmful/dangerous. You are solely responsible for all consequences of
your volunteer related activities (including volunteer requests,
volunteering offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
selection / use of volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.) Use of this site is at your own risk.
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What if a volunteer leaves their work half finished and never returns?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all volunteer related
activities involve risk. Should you experience such problems, you may attempt
to work them out with the volunteer. As applicable, you may seek legal
remedies. Remember also that we are not a party to others' activities
(including volunteer requests, volunteering offers, volunteering
activities, events, contacts / correspondence, selection / use of
volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.), and do not mediate disputes. You
are solely responsible for all consequences of your volunteer related
activities.
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What if a volunteer/requestor/submitter, etc. keeps engaging in unwanted communications (including e-mail,
personal visits,
phone calls, etc.)?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all volunteer related
activities involve risk. Should you experience such problems, you may attempt
to work them out with the other party. As applicable, you may contact law
enforcement or seek other legal remedies. Remember also that we are not a
party to others' activities (including volunteer requests, volunteering offers,
volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence, etc.),
and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your volunteer related activities.
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What if a volunteer (or requestor or submitter) is an illegal alien?
A.
You should not utilize the services of volunteers who are
illegal aliens or volunteer for illegal aliens. You should contact the
appropriate authorities to determine your legal obligations with regard
to illegal aliens.
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What if I am asked to volunteer for an organization that is not
my "preferred" type?
A.
If you are contacted to volunteer for an organization / group /
individual,
etc. other than your "Preferred Organization Type", you may
choose whether or not to offer your volunteer services. We do not
require you to provide services for any particular
individual/organization/group, etc.
unless required by law. You determine the person/organization/group, etc. to volunteer
for in accordance with the law. When making your decision, be sure that
you do not engage in any unlawful discrimination. Remember that we are
not a party to others' activities (including volunteering offers,
volunteer requests, volunteering activities, events, contacts /
correspondence, performance of volunteer services, etc.), and
we do not determine who you should/should not volunteer for. The terms
of all volunteer related activities are up to the individuals involved
and are governed by any applicable laws. Please do not contact us
regarding your choice of who to volunteer for.
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What if the other party sues me/my organization/my group, etc.?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all volunteer related
activities involve risk. If you are sued by the other party, you should
consult appropriate, qualified, and competent professional(s) for
assistance. Remember also that we are not a party to others' activities
(including volunteer requests, volunteering offers, volunteering
activities, events, contacts/correspondence, selection/use of
volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.), and we do not mediate disputes or
get involved in your legal matters. You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your volunteer related activities.
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What happens if I'm accused of damage/discrimination/a crime, etc. in
connection with my volunteer related activities?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all volunteer related
activities involve risk. If you are accused of such acts by the other party, you
should consult appropriate, qualified, and competent professional(s) for
assistance. Remember also that we are not a party to others' activities
(including volunteer requests, volunteering offers, volunteering
activities, events, contacts/correspondence, selection/use of
volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.), and we do not mediate disputes or
get involved in your legal matters. You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your volunteer related activities.
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Is it acceptable to compensate volunteers in any way?
A.
No! Services are not for sale here. If you wish to pay
for services, consider placing an inexpensive ad in a commercial
section of this site (e.g. an "Employment" ad in the Classifieds
section). Note that if you violate our policies (i.e. by attempting
to purchase services/compensate volunteers), all your future posts to this site - not
just this section - may be subject to auto rejection. Note: You may
reimburse volunteers for actual expenses incurred in connection with
their volunteering (i.e. parking, tolls, etc.), but volunteers should not
receive any other remuneration (e.g. bonuses, incentives, wages, etc.).
All expense reimbursement arrangements should be specific, detailed, and agreed to
in advance by all applicable parties. See additional questions in this section for
more information.
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May I receive any form of compensation for my volunteer work?
A.
No! Services are not for sale here. If you wish to sell
services, consider placing an inexpensive ad in a commercial
section of this site (e.g. a "Wanted" ad / "Catholic
Services" ad / "Other Services" ad, etc. in the
Classifieds section). Note that if you violate our policies (i.e. by attempting
to sell services here), all your future posts to this site - not just
this section - may be subject to auto rejection. Note: Volunteers may
be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in connection with their
volunteering (i.e. parking, tolls, etc.), but volunteers should not
receive any other remuneration (e.g. bonuses, incentives, wages, etc.).
All expense reimbursement arrangements should be specific, detailed, and agreed to
in advance by all applicable parties. See additional questions in this section for
more information.
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What if a volunteer (or requestor or submitter) tries to sell me something?
A.
You should not purchase anything from a volunteer (or a requestor
or a submitter). As
appropriate, you may notify the person attempting to sell you
something that they are violating the terms of this section by
attempting to profit from volunteer related activities. Note
that those who violate our policies may be banned from future posting
on this site (not just this section).
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What if someone responds to my volunteer request but wants to be
paid (or makes an offer to perform the services for pay)?
A.
You should not agree to pay anyone who contacts you regarding
your volunteer request. You may notify the person attempting to
sell their services that it is a violation of our terms to attempt to sell their services. Note that those who violate our
policies (e.g. by paying for services in connection with a volunteer
request or by soliciting pay in connection with a volunteer request, etc.) may be banned from future posting on this site
(not just this section).
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What if a volunteer wants pay or other benefits in exchange for their services?
A.
You should not agree to compensate anyone - in any
fashion - in connection with a volunteer request. You may notify the person attempting to
sell their services that it is a violation of our terms to attempt to sell
their services. Note that those who violate our
policies (e.g. by paying for services in connection with a volunteer
request or by soliciting pay or other benefits in connection with a volunteer request, etc.) may be banned from future posting on this site
(not just this section).
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Can I volunteer (or accept volunteers) on a trial basis before hire?
A.
No! Such activities are prohibited! This section is not
for hiring / employment purposes. (Note: If you wish to hire employees, or
if you are looking for employment, try the commercial
sections of this site.) Do not promise - or even consider -
employment or other benefits in connection with volunteer services. Note
that those who violate our policies (e.g. those who disguise employment
related activities as volunteering requests/offers) may be banned from
future posting on this site (not just this section).
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What if an activity / event / submitter / requestor / offerer, etc. differs from its
description?
A.
We regret that this may occur and remind you that use of this site
involves various risks. Information regarding volunteer requests /
volunteering offers / submitters / requestors / offerers / events / activities, etc. appearing on the site is provided by users,
has not been verified, is subject to change, is not comprehensive, may
be subjective/inaccurate, and is not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated,
we advise users to research opportunities / requests / offers / groups /
organizations / individuals / events / activities / submitters / requestors / volunteers
/ offerers, etc. independently before participation
and to use great caution when participating in any activity, event, etc.
Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work them out with the other
party. Or, as applicable, you may seek legal remedies. Remember
that we are not a party to your volunteer related activities and do not
mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of
your volunteer related activities (including volunteer requests,
volunteering offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
selection / use of volunteers, performance of volunteer services,
etc.). Use of this
site is at your own risk.
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What if a volunteer misrepresents/lies about their
qualifications/experience?
A.
We regret that this may occur and remind you that use of this site
involves various risks. Information appearing on the site is provided by users, has not been verified, is subject to
change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is not endorsed by
or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to research offers /
individuals / submitters / volunteers, etc. independently before requesting volunteer assistance
and to use great caution when participating
in any volunteering activity, event, etc. If there is a problem, you may
attempt to work it out with the volunteer. Or, as applicable, you may
seek legal remedies. Remember that we are not a party to your
volunteer related activities and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of
your volunteer related activities. Use of this
site is at your own risk.
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What if my volunteer work doesn't benefit who I wanted it to or who I
was told it would?
A.
We regret that this may occur and remind you that use of this site
involves various risks. Information regarding volunteer requests (and volunteering offers) appearing on the site
is provided by users,
has not been verified, is subject to change, is not comprehensive, may
be subjective/inaccurate, and is not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated,
we advise users to research opportunities / requests / offers / groups /
organizations /
individuals / events / activities / submitters / requestors /
volunteers, etc. independently before participation
and to use great caution when participating in any activity, event, etc.
If there is a problem, you may attempt to work it out with the other
party. Or, as applicable, you may seek legal remedies. Remember
that we are not a party to your volunteer related activities and do not
mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of
your volunteer related activities (including volunteer requests,
volunteering offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
performance of volunteer services,
etc.). Use of this
site is at your own risk.
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What if I am asked to perform duties other than what I agreed to?
A.
If you are asked to perform duties other than what you agreed
to, you may notify the other party that they should
not ask you to perform any duties other that what you agreed to.
Remember that the terms of volunteering are up to the individuals
involved and are governed by any applicable laws. We are not a party to
your volunteer related activities and we do not get involved
in your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any activities (including
contacts / correspondence, events, providing volunteer services, etc.) is at your own risk.
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What if I agreed to an e-mail opportunity but now I am asked to also
make phone calls?
A.
If you are asked to perform duties other than what you agreed
to, you may notify the other party that they should
not ask you to perform any duties other that what you agreed to.
Remember that the terms of volunteering are up to the individuals
involved and are governed by any applicable laws. We are not a party to
your volunteer related activities and we do not get involved
in your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any activities (including
contacts / correspondence, events, providing volunteer services, etc.) is at your own risk.
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What if the other party wants more of my time than I said I had
available or was willing to work?
A.
If you are asked to volunteer for more time that you offered/agreed to,
you may notify the other party that they should not
ask you to exceed the time you originally offered/agreed to. Remember that the
terms of volunteering are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. We are not a party to
your volunteer related activities and we do not get involved
in your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any activities (including
contacts / correspondence, events,
providing volunteer services, etc.) is at your own risk.
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What if I am asked to do something questionable while volunteering?
A.
You should not agree to participate in questionable
activities. Remember that the terms of volunteering are up to the
individuals involved and are governed by any applicable laws.
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What if I don't like the working conditions of a volunteer opportunity?
A.
You should not volunteer in/for any risky /
hazardous / unsafe / dangerous / unlawful / immoral, etc.
environment/activity, etc. Remember that the terms of volunteering are
up to the individuals involved and are governed by any applicable
laws. Remember also that we are not a party to your volunteer related
activities and we do not mediate disputes. Participation in any activities
(including contacts/correspondence, events, providing volunteer services, etc.) is at your own risk.
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What if a volunteer activity is longer/shorter than first indicated?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that information regarding volunteer
requests / volunteering offers / submitters / requestors / offerers / activities / events,
etc.
appearing on the site is provided by users, has not been verified, is
subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be
subjective/inaccurate, and is not
endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to
research opportunities / requests / offers / groups / organizations / individuals /
events / activities / submitters / requestors / volunteers, etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any activity, event, etc. Remember also that the terms of
volunteering are up to the individuals involved and are governed by any
applicable laws. We are not a party to
your volunteer related activities and we do not get involved
in your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any activities (including
contacts / correspondence, events, selection/use of volunteers, providing volunteer services, etc.)
is at your own risk.
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What if a volunteer hurts someone or otherwise causes harm/injury/death?
A.
We regret that such unfortunate incidents can occur and remind you that
use of this site involves various risks. Information appearing on the
site is provided by users, has not been verified,
is subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is
not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to
research offers / individuals / submitters / offerers, etc. independently before requesting volunteer assistance
and to use great caution when participating
in any volunteering activity, event, etc. If there is a problem, you may
attempt to work it out with the volunteer or, as appropriate/required by
law, you should contact law enforcement and seek any other appropriate
legal remedies. Remember that we are not a party to your volunteer
related activities and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of your volunteer
related activities (including volunteer opportunities / requests,
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not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to
research offers / individuals / submitters / offerers, etc. independently before requesting volunteer assistance
and to use great caution when participating
in any volunteering activity, event, etc. If there is a problem, you may
attempt to work it out with the volunteer or, as appropriate/required by
law, you should contact law enforcement and seek any other appropriate
legal remedies. Remember that we are not a party to your volunteer
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site is provided by users, has not been verified,
is subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is
not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to
research offers / individuals / submitters / offerers, etc. independently before requesting volunteer assistance
and to use great caution when participating
in any volunteering activity, event, etc. If there is a problem, you may
attempt to work it out with the volunteer or, as appropriate/required by
law, you should contact law enforcement and seek any other appropriate
legal remedies. Remember that we are not a party to your volunteer
related activities and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of your volunteer
related activities. Use of this site is at your own risk.
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use of this site involves various risks. Information appearing on the
site is provided by users, has not been verified,
is subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is
not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to
research offers / individuals / submitters / offerers, etc. independently before requesting volunteer assistance
and to use great caution when participating
in any volunteering activity, event, etc. If there is a problem, you may
attempt to work it out with the volunteer or, as appropriate/required by
law, you should contact law enforcement and seek any other appropriate
legal remedies. Remember that we are not a party to your volunteer
related activities and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of your volunteer
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use of this site involves various risks. Information appearing on the
site is provided by users, has not been verified,
is subject to change, is not comprehensive, may be subjective/inaccurate, and is
not endorsed by or guaranteed by us. As indicated, we advise users to
research offers / individuals / submitters / offerers, etc. independently before requesting volunteer assistance
and to use great caution when participating
in any volunteering activity, event, etc. If there is a problem, you may
attempt to work it out with the volunteer or, as appropriate, you may seek
legal remedies. Remember that we are not a party to your volunteer
related activities and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of your volunteer
related activities. Use of this site is at your own risk.
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activities involve risk. Should you experience problems, you may attempt
to work them out with the volunteer. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies. Remember
also that we are not a
party to others' activities (including volunteer requests, volunteering
offers, volunteering activities, events, contacts / correspondence,
selection / use of volunteers, performance of volunteer services, etc.),
and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all
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