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Confidentiality Policy
The Salvation Army requires that strict confidentiality be maintained with respect to all information obtained by volunteers concerning the ministry unit to which they are assigned, as well as all clients and others they serve.
The volunteer shall not divulge any information obtained in the course of her/his volunteer placement to any third parties without the prior written consent of The Salvation Army. This includes, but is not limited to, information pertaining to the financial status and operations of the ministry unit such as budget information, donations of money or gifts in kind, salary information, information pertaining to clients of the ministry unit, etc.
No information concerning any volunteer will be divulged without the prior written consent of the volunteer. This includes addresses, telephone numbers, etc.
Failure to comply with the above-listed items may result in disciplinary actions, including discontinuing the services of the volunteer.
Waiver of Liability
The Salvation Army agrees to treat all volunteers with dignity and respect, having due regard for their personal safety and their personal property while they are serving as volunteers. To that end, The Salvation Army will take reasonable steps necessary to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all individuals, including volunteers.
While volunteers will not knowingly be placed in unsafe situations or exposed to unnecessary risk, it is recognized that accidents or losses occasionally happen which cannot be attributed to any fault on the part of any one individual or organization.
The purpose of this document is to release The Salvation Army from liability for accidents, injuries, losses and damage which may occur in the course of providing volunteer services, where such accidents, injuries, losses or damage are not caused by negligent acts or omissions on the part of The Salvation Army.
As a volunteer participant in the delivery of Salvation Army programs and services, I agree to the following:
1. The Salvation Army will not be required to compensate me for any harm or loss suffered as a result of my participating in the provision of volunteer services, whether that be harm such as illness, injury or death, or loss of or damage to personal property unless such harm or loss is caused by negligent acts or omissions on the part of The Salvation Army or those for whom it is legally responsible.
2. I relinquish any right I might have to claim compensation from The Salvation Army for any harm or loss suffered by me in connection with the provision of volunteer services except if such harm is caused by negligent acts or omissions of The Salvation Army or those for whom it is legally responsible.
3. Any reference to The Salvation Army in this document shall include The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory, the Governing Council of The Salvation Army in Canada and all associated charities, divisions and incorporated associations, as well as all officers, employees and volunteers of any of them.
Photo Release
I hereby authorize The Governing Council of The Salvation Army in Canada, The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory and all associated and related charities (collectively referred to throughout the remainder of this document as “The Salvation Army”) to use photographs, video, and/or audio recordings of myself for any and all marketing, public relations and promotional purposes, whether it be through the use of electronic media and/or other forms of communication. Furthermore, I hereby waive any right to claim compensation from The Salvation Army for any harm/loss/damage suffered as a result of any photograph, video and/or audio recordings of myself being used as mentioned above.