signed by the client. The car must meet all licensing, insurance client’s and safety regulations listed in the handbook. Volunteers who drive their clients in the vehicle without having a client’s signed waiver may be subject to corrective action or dismissal. Political and Religious Activity Volunteers may not engage in the following political activities while on duty or while off duty but presenting themselves as Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, or volunteers through the Missoula Aging Services Senior Corps: Influence the outcome of any election for public office Influence the passage or defeat of legislation or proposals Use any program resources for the purpose of attempting to promote or defeat a candidate for public office, ballot measure, or other legislation Directly or indirectly use the name Missoula Aging Services, the Senior Companion Program, or the Foster Grandparent Program in the endorsement of political candidates, initiatives, referenda, or in supporting or opposing a position on other political issues Engage in voter registration activity while on duty as a volunteer Transport voters (including clients) to polls or similarly help with an election Participate in any unlawful demonstration or civil disorder Engage in lobbying activities However, volunteers may be involved in legitimate group activities of their Volunteer Station that may involve conducting a legal petition. Volunteers who wish to campaign for public office should request a leave of absence if the candidacy will prevent them from being able to perform their service as a Senior Companion or Foster Grandparent. Per Client Care Plan & Letter of Agreement Companions may drive a client to Bible Studies. Foster Grandparents may serve in faith-based schools. Volunteers may not, at any time, give religious instruction, conduct worship services, or attempt to influence a or children religious beliefs. client’s Volunteers may be involved in political and/or religious activity when they are not serving or representing themselves as a Senior Companion or Foster Grandparent volunteer. Volunteers who do not comply with the political and religious policies stated above may be subject to corrective action or dismissal.
signed by the client. The client’s car must meet all licensing, insurance and safety regulations listed in the handbook. Volunteers who drive their clients in the client’s vehicle without having a signed waiver may be subject to corrective action or dismissal. Political and Religious Activity Volunteers may not engage in the following political activities while on duty or while off duty but presenting themselves as Senior Companions, Foster Grandparents, or volunteers through the Missoula Aging Services Senior Corps: Influence the outcome of any election for public office Influence the passage or defeat of legislation or proposals Use any program resources for the purpose of attempting to promote or defeat a candidate for public office, ballot measure, or other legislation Directly or indirectly use the name Missoula Aging Services, the Senior Companion Program, or the Foster Grandparent Program in the endorsement of political candidates, initiatives, referenda, or in supporting or opposing a position on other political issues Engage in voter registration activity while on duty as a volunteer Transport voters (including clients) to polls or similarly help with an election Participate in any unlawful demonstration or civil disorder Engage in lobbying activities However, volunteers may be involved in legitimate group activities of their Volunteer Station that may involve conducting a legal petition. Volunteers who wish to campaign for public office should request a leave of absence if the candidacy will prevent them from being able to perform their service as a Senior Companion or Foster Grandparent. Per Client Care Plan & Letter of Agreement Companions may drive a client to Bible Studies. Foster Grandparents may serve in faith-based schools. Volunteers may not, at any time, give religious instruction, conduct worship services, or attempt to influence a client’s or children religious beliefs. Volunteers may be involved in political and/or religious activity when they are not serving or representing themselves as a Senior Companion or Foster Grandparent volunteer. Volunteers who do not comply with the political and religious policies stated above may be subject to corrective action or dismissal.
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