By signing this form, you are agreeing to the commitments and responsibilities defined below

• I will serve my community to the best of my ability while assuring the integrity of NSEM
• I will complete required prerequisites within the required time, updating skills as required
• I will attend a minimum of 60% of team meetings and will actively participate
• I will perform my volunteer role to the best of my abilities
• I will not engage in my volunteer role while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• I will serve my community to the best of my ability while assuring the integrity of NSEM
• I will complete required prerequisites within the required time, updating skills as required
• I will attend a minimum of 60% of team meetings and will actively participate
• I will not engage in my volunteer role while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• I will take care of my own physical and emotional health and support other team members to do the same
• I will report any unsafe conditions to my supervisor, ensuring the safety of myself and others
• I will conduct myself according to acceptable social standards and contribute to an environment of mutual respect and dignity, free from discrimination or harassment
• I will provide service to individuals affected by disasters in a manner that is courteous, caring, and professional, while respecting the dignity of people receiving service
• I will not use my position for personal advantage for myself, friends or relatives
• I will never misrepresent myself, my training or my skills to any organization or individual
• I will comply with NSEM policies, follow NSEM operational guidelines and established reporting structures
• I will obey all laws when responding and when performing volunteer activities

• To provide our volunteers with orientation to their role/s and responsibilities
• To provide our volunteers with ongoing training, support and all required resources to perform their duties effectively and efficiently
• To ensure volunteers are treated respectfully and as a co-worker and team member
• To ensure volunteers have a safe working environment, understanding that for emergency response volunteers, there are some inherent risks to response
• To ensure that volunteers are aware of and have access to the proper chain of command for providing suggestions or concerns
• To provide volunteers with regular performance evaluations
• To value volunteers for the skills and qualities they bring to our volunteer program and ensure that they receive recognition for their work
• To strive to provide volunteers with assignments and opportunities that enable growth as a volunteer and provide meaningful support to NSEM and the residents of the North Shore