Thank you for volunteering with World Renew Disaster Response Services (DRS)! 

Your application is the first step in finding an appropriate place for you to serve as a volunteer. We will do our best to help you find that place. However, submitting this form does not guarantee placement, nor does it obligate you to accept an assignment. Anyone volunteering for World Renew is required to complete a background check. Information about completing your background check will be sent once you are scheduled for an assignment. 






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World Renew DRS Service Agreement and Code of Conduct

World Renew is a Protestant Christian organization born out of a historically Reformed denomination in 1962. The ministries of World Renew are a practical expression of the love of God for the world. Staff and leadership volunteers engage in this work as a personal expression of their participation in this ministry of Christ’s love. 

By signing this registration form, I agree to the following:
  • I agree to treat team members, community members, homeowners and disaster survivors in a fair and impartial manner, without discrimination based on race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, handicap, or economic status, and will keep confidential any personal information I may gather during my assignment. 
  • I understand that it is the policy of World Renew to obtain a background check before I can volunteer. I also understand that it is my responsibility to obtain this background check and may have to pay any costs associated with this. 
  • I agree to be flexible in accepting schedules and tasks that may fall outside of the expected assignment. 

Privacy Statement: 

  • DRS volunteers may receive future mailings for volunteer opportunities and/or World Renew programs and campaigns. Volunteer may also unsubscribe to emails using the link provided in the message or notify the DRS office by phone or email. 
  • The information provided by the Applicant in this form will be used to assess the suitability of the Applicant for placement in available volunteer roles and, when possible, to place volunteers in demographically appropriate roles. This information will be used to update World Renew constituency records, which include mailings listed pertaining to World Renew and its agencies/ministries. The information provided by the Applicant in this form will only be used for these purposes and will not be disclosed to third parties except in furtherance of these purposes or as required by law. 

Release of Liability: 

  • I understand that World Renew’s insurance policy includes only secondary medical coverage for work-related accidents. It does NOT include coverage for lost wages or other illnesses. I am responsible for obtaining personal coverage for disability, health, auto, and life, as necessary, not covered by World Renew insurance. 
  • I believe I am capable of performing the duties required on this assignment    to the best of my knowledge and according to most recent reports from my physician. 
  • I acknowledge and understand that there are significant elements of risk in connection with the volunteer activities that I will be performing, and that serious injuries or illness occasionally occurs to persons performing these services.  
  • By signing below, I am agreeing to (i) ASSUME ALL RISKS and (ii) WAIVE AND RELEASE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND CAUSES OF ACTION, INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, PAIN, SUFFERING, ECONOMIC DAMAGES AND NON-ECONOMIC DAMAGES that I have experienced and/or might experience in the future (whether known, unknown, anticipated, unanticipated) as a result of my participating in volunteer activities or services on behalf of World Renew or its partner agencies and/or affiliates. For purposes of this waiver and release, World Renew shall include World Renew, its affiliates and their officers, directors, employees, agents, volunteers, individual clients, and property owners where volunteers are housed, or where work is performed. This waiver and release apply to me and to any person who could make a claim on my behalf, including without limitation, my heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives, and next of kin. This Agreement and this Release are governed by Michigan law. In the event that any provision is found invalid, then that provision will be automatically amended in as minimal a manner as possible to make the provision valid. This is the entire agreement, and any oral or other terms are excluded. 
 
Code of Conduct

World Renew (WR) staff, partner staff, volunteers, consultants and other associated personnel, are personally and collectively responsible for upholding and promoting the highest ethical and professional standards in their work. This Concise Code of Conduct (or an approved equivalent) must be signed by all personnel engaging with World Renew work as outlined in the World Renew Code of Conduct Policy. This includes, but is not limited to, staff of partners implementing WR funded projects, partner staff working on DRS project sites, volunteers, consultants and suppliers.

Standards of behavior:
I agree to the following standards of behavior:

Dignity and non-discrimination: 
  • I will respect and promote fundamental human rights without discrimination and will not use humanitarian or development assistance, or advocacy programs, to further a particular religious or partisan political standpoint. 
  • I will make my decisions on the basis of needs and make no adverse distinction on the basis of race, creed, nationality, gender, religious belief, class or political opinion. 
  • I will treat all people with whom I work fairly, with respect, courtesy, and dignity, and according to international and local laws and standards.
Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:
  • Recognizing World Renew’s zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation and abuse, I will help create and maintain an environment that prevents sexual exploitation, abuse of power and any other forms of abuse. 
  • I will never exploit the vulnerability of any target group or abuse a position to withhold development or humanitarian assistance. I will never give preferential treatment in order to solicit sexual favors, gifts, payments of any kind, or advantage and I will never engage in sexual relationships with members of crisis-affected populations. 
  • I will never exchange money, employment, goods or services for sex, including sexual favors or other forms of humiliating, degrading or exploitative behavior.
Anti-harassment:
  • I will never commit any act or form of harassment which results in physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to individuals, especially vulnerable adults and children. I will never engage in any behavior, deliberate or otherwise, that makes the recipient feel persecuted, vulnerable or powerless.
Child Safeguarding:
  • Understanding World Renew’s commitment to safeguarding children, I will promote a culture in which children are treated with dignity and respect and will follow practices that minimize the risk of abuse or accidental harm to children. 
  • I will never engage in any sexual activity with children (persons under the age of 18) regardless of the age of majority or age of consent locally. 
  • I will never condone or participate in behavior with children which is unsafe, abusive or illegal.
Anti-Fraud & Corruption:
  • Recognizing World Renew’s zero-tolerance policy for fraud and corruption, I will declare any known or potential conflicts of interest to my supervisor, and I will never steal, misuse or misappropriate World Renew funds or property, ensuring that financial and other resources are used solely for their intended purpose. 
  • I will never use or accept a bribe in the form of money, goods and/or services.
Ethical Business Practices:
  • Recognizing World Renew’s commitment to ethical Business Practices, I will conduct all business in accordance with internationally accepted practices and procedures and uphold the highest standards of accountability and transparency in relation to finances, management and governance.
  • I will strive for the highest health and safety standards in all aspects of my work and I will never use illegal labor, child labor and/or forced labor.
Safety & Security:
  • Understanding the importance of my actions on the safety and security of myself and others around me, I will adhere to relevant safety and security policies and procedures in my context. 
  • I will never use, or have in my possession, any weapons or ammunition of any kind while on duty and I will never operate a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any illegal substance. I will never drink alcohol or use any substance in a way that affects my ability to carry out my role, or that impacts on the reputation of World Renew.
Data Security:
  • Understanding the risks related to the misuse of personal data and images, I will always seek to obtain written, informed consent of individuals when taking a photograph or film and explain the general way in which it will be used. For children, consent from a parent/guardian is also required. 
  • I will always ensure that personal information collected from communities and crisis affected populations is kept safe, secure and confidential.
Environmental Stewardship:
  • Recognizing World Renew’s commitment to creation stewardship, and the associated programmatic strategies of environmental stewardship, resilience and restoration, I will consider the impact of my work on the environment and use resources in an environmentally responsible way.
Obligation to Report:
  • I will report immediately any knowledge, concerns or substantial suspicions of breaches of this Code of Conduct to my WR contact/supervisor/complaints focal point or by email to complaints@worldrenew.net
I, the undersigned, confirm that I have read and understood the contents of the World Renew Concise Code of Conduct and I accept the consequences of any violation of any of the provisions under this Code of Conduct. I understand that breaching this Code of Conduct constitutes grounds for disciplinary measures, up to and including termination of employment and/or services. Knowingly withholding information about any reports, concerns or substantial suspicions of breaches to this Code of Conduct also constitutes grounds for disciplinary measures.

I HAVE READ THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTAND IT, AND ENTER INTO IT VOLUNTARILY.



Parent/Guardian Consent

Because you are under 18, your parent or guardian must grant their consent by typing their name and email address below.


Parent Guardian:
I hereby grant permission for my son/daughter to participant in this DRS group trip.

I have appropriate insurance coverage for any situation that could arise. I authorize the group leader(s) to make any medical or other emergency decisions if I cannot be reached. I have read this application in its entirety and attest to the accuracy of all information provided.


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