VOLUNTEER

Volunteer Policy

Rock Run is a 100% volunteer 501c3 nonprofit charitable organization.

Definition:  A Volunteer is a person performing services for Rock Run Sanctuary without compensation.  The term includes a Volunteer serving as a Director, Officer, Coordinator, or Direct Service Volunteer. 

Direct Service Volunteers include, and are not limited to:

1. direct animal care
2. farm maintenance
3. office assistance/data entry
4. promotion of RRS via public relations and events
5. fundraising
6. performing any and all business operations
7. representing RRS to the public in any capacity

Volunteers:

• Must complete the appropriate volunteer application
• Age 18 and older, must provide the following Clearances BEFORE volunteering:

1. PA Criminal Record Check
2. PA Child Abuse Clearance
3. FBI Affidavit signed for those who HAVE lived in PA for the last 10 consecutive years
4. FBI Fingerprinting Clearance for those who HAVE NOT lived in PA for the past 10 consecutive years

• Attend New Volunteer Orientation
• Youth aged 12-14 MUST have direct parental or guardian supervision at ALL times. The parent or guardian must also complete an application, clearances, and orientation
• Prospective volunteers requesting Community Service Hours as mandated by the judicial system may be permitted to volunteer, on a case-by-case basis, as decided by the Board of Directors
• Prospective volunteers requesting Community Service Hours not related to the judicial system are welcome to volunteer and follow all contents of this policy
• Must agree and adhere to “Volunteer Agreements”
• Embody RRS values at all times on site and when representing RRS in public
• Adhere to all RRS policies and procedures

Updated and Approved by BOD 8-22-22

Please download and complete forms and email them to us at rockrunanimalrescue@gmail.com 

Download Adult Volunteer Forms

Please download and review the Adult Clearances Worksheet. The worksheet provides the links and directions to obtain needed clearances.

Each adult volunteer is required to have:

PA Child Abuse Clearance
PA Criminal Background Clearance
FBI Fingerprinting Clearance (OR Disclosure Statement)

If your child or children under 18 years of age want to volunteer, please read and complete this form, sign and date it and return it to Rock Run.

Youth (under 18) Volunteer Application and Release

Please complete this release and submit to us when you are only volunteering for a one day volunteer commitment. 

One Day Volunteer Engagement/Release Form