Location: 28 Houghton Street, Hudson, MA 01749 | Mailing: P.O. Box 608, Hudson, MA 01749 | Tel: (978) 562-5280
Hours of Operation: Tuesday and Saturdays: 9 – 10:30 am | The First Thursday of the month: 7 – 8:30 pm
Volunteer Opportunities
Giving back to those in need.
Volunteers must be 14 years or older to apply. Senior citizens are also encouraged to apply. If you are bilingual (Portuguese/Spanish), we encourage you to apply to assist on Tuesdays or Saturdays.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
The protection of confidential information about the individuals served by Hudson Community Food Pantry, Inc. (“HCFP”), as well as its staff, volunteers, and donors is vital to the interest and the success of HCFP. I, the volunteer, agree to respect the confidentiality of all privileged information I gain either directly or indirectly through my work with HCFP, including information that involves staff, volunteers, clients, donors or overall HCFP business.
VOLUNTEER RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
This Release and Waiver of Liability (the “Release”) by the volunteer (“Volunteer”) named on side one of this application releases Hudson Community Food Pantry, Inc. (“HCFP”), a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Massachusetts and each of its directors, officers, employees, and agents. The Volunteer desires to provide volunteer services for HCFP and engage in activities related to serving as a volunteer.
Volunteer understands that the scope of Volunteer’s relationship with HCFP is limited to a volunteer position and that no compensation is expected in return for services provided by Volunteer, that HCFP will not provide any benefits traditionally associated with employment to Volunteer, and that Volunteer is responsible for his/her own insurance coverage in the event of personal injury or illness as a result of Volunteer’s services to HCFP.
WAIVER AND RELEASE
I, the Volunteer, release and forever discharge and hold harmless HCFP and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind of nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from the services I provide to HCFP. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges HCFP from any liability or claim that I may have against HCFP with respect to bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, or property damage that may result from the services I provide to HCFP or occurring while I am providing volunteer services.
INSURANCE
Further, I understand that HCFP does not assume any responsibility for or obligation to provide me with financial or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability benefits or insurance. I expressly waive any such claim for compensation or liability on the part of HCFP beyond what may be offered freely by HCFP in the event of injury or medical expenses incurred by me.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
I hereby release and forever discharge HCFP from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered in connection with an emergency during my tenure as a volunteer with HCFP.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I understand that the services I provide to HCFP may include activities that may be hazardous to me, including but not limited to the loading and unloading of food, heavy lifting and carrying, and transportation. As a volunteer, I hereby expressly assume risk of injury or harm from these activities and release HCFP from all liability.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE
I grant and convey to HCFP all right, title, and interest in any and all photographs, images, video, or audio recordings of me or my likeness or voice made by HCFP in connection with my providing volunteer services to HCFP.
OTHER
As a volunteer, I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Massachusetts and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Massachusetts. I agree that in the event any clause or provision of this Release is deemed invalid, the enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Release shall not be affected.
By signing below, I express my understanding and intent to abide by HCFP’s Confidentiality requirements and enter into this Release and Waiver of Liability willingly and voluntarily.