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Volunteer Agreement

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1. The Dream Center's acceptance of this completed application does not mean that a Volunteer position is open or that The Dream Center has agreed to accept me. The Dream Center is under no obligation to accept me as a Volunteer as the result of receiving this completed application.


2. As part of the procedure for processing my application or evaluating me for Volunteer purposes, The Dream Center may obtain an investigative report including information gathered through personal interviews with third parties, such as prior employers, family members, business associates, with whom I am acquainted. This inquiry may include information as to my character, general reputation, and personal characteristics whichever may be applicable. I have the right to make a written request within a reasonable period for a complete and accurate disclosure of additional information concerning the nature and scope of the investigation.
   
   The Dream Center reserves the right to request a consumer credit report for application purposes. If you wish a free copy of both this consumer credit report and any investigative report, contemporaneously with their being sent to The Dream Center, please check the following.
   
   *If one is requested, send me a copy of the consumer report and investigation:
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   By signing this application, I authorize The Dream Center to request and obtain the information described above. Further, I release The Dream Center and its denominational agency, affiliates, related entities, agents, attorneys at law, employees and officers and all prior employers references and records custodians from any claim or liability whatsoever arising out of such request or any information disclosed in response thereto, and I agree not to bring any action or assert any claim against The Dream Center or such prior employer or other reference on account thereof.
   
   A photocopy or facsimile of this authorization shall be as valid as the original.
   
   


3. I understand that my providing of false or misleading material information or my failure to state material facts either in this application or in any interviews will result in my immediate dismissal by The Dream Center as a Volunteer.

IF I AM APPOINTED TO A VOLUNTEER POSITION, I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT:

1. Before commencing I may be required to produce documentary evidence that I am 18 years of age or older.
   
   


2. My ongoing position as a Volunteer may be subject to passing tests for the use of illegal drugs and the abuse of prescription drugs. A tuberculosis test or drug test may be required, after a drug test is given, the results of that drug test are given back to the individual by the administrator within a 48-hour period. The appropriate action is as a result of a positive drug test will be assessed on a case by case basis in regard to dismissal and appropriate action, taking into account the totality of the person tested including their actions and performance while living, volunteering, or working within the structure of the volunteer internship ministry at the Dream Center. A disciplinary action committee deemed appropriate in the decision making process, will/communicate within 72 hours of a positive test result to determine the necessary action to be taken because of the testing. Such testing will be at the discretion of the Dream Center; I authorize the disclosure of the drug tests to the Dream Center, which will keep the results confidential. Results of drug testing will be given to individuals on a need to know basis.
   
   *I have read this release to conduct drug testing, understand and sign of my own free act:
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3. My appointment as a Volunteer is subject to The Dream Center's receipt of satisfactory responses from my prior employers and other references.


4. If requested by management at any time, I agree to submit to a search of my desk, room, or any space that may be assigned to me, and I waive all claims for damages on account of any such search.


5. I understand and agree that if I am accepted as a Volunteer as a result of this application, my services at The Dream Center, as well as my residency privilege, will be at-will. This means that my service at The Dream Center will not be for a definite period of time, and can be ended at any time by The Dream Center or me with or without cause and with or without notice. I further understand that no The Dream Center agent or employee, or any The Dream Center handbook, program, or other written materials can alter the at-will nature of my volunteer service with The Dream Center.


6. Christian Alternative Dispute Resolution: In keeping with 1 Corinthians 6: 1-8, all disputes, which may arise between any Volunteer and The Dream Center, shall be resolved in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for Christian Conciliation, Institute for Christian Conciliation. If efforts to conciliate or mediate the dispute fail, then the matter shall be resolved through binding arbitration. The decision of the arbitrators shall be binding on both parties, and both parties submit themselves to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of California, both state and federal, for the entry of a judgment confirming the arbitrator's award. Each party shall bear their own costs, including attorney's fees, related to any mediation, conciliation or arbitration proceeding.
   
   If a dispute may result in an award of monetary damages, then use of the liability insurer of conditions, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration procedure on acceptance of the procedure.
   
   The Dream Center, the insurer's agreement to honor any mediation, conciliation or Arbitration process is not a substitute for any disciplinary process set forth in the Volunteer handbook of The Dream Center, and in no such way affect the authority of The Dream Center to investigate reports of misconduct, conduct hearings, or administer discipline of employees.


7. I understand and agree to be bound by the bylaws and policies of The Dream Center, and to refrain from any conduct in violation of The Dream Center's rules, handbooks, programs, policies, written materials, teachings and The Dream Center's interpretation of Biblical scripture.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A LEGAL DOCUMENT; I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT OF MY OWN FREE ACT AND WILL.

*I have read this form and understand it's content: Yes No

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