Hope House Northern Colorado

Volunteer Application

Contact Information

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Volunteering at Hope House

How did you hear about Hope House?

What makes you interested in volunteering with Hope House, teen moms, and/or their children?

What have you enjoyed about volunteer experiences in the past?

Current volunteer opportunities include childcare, events, photography, prayer team, office support, and/or professional services (such as haircare, dental, etc.)

What volunteer role(s) are you interested in? Please list all that apply.

Are there any aspects of working with teen moms that concern you or make you feel uncomfortable?

Reference & Emergency Contact

Reference Name (non-family)

Relationship to reference

Reference Phone Number

Reference E-mail

Emergency Contact Name

Relationship to Emergency Contact

Emergency Contact Phone Number

Application Signature

I agree with all of the statements listed below:
- I hereby affirm that all the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false information or misleading information on the application will be grounds for this application process to be terminated.
- I understand that any information obtained by Hope House during the application process will remain confidential.
- I understand that additional training may be required before I can start volunteering at Hope House.
- Photo release - I understand I may be asked to share my experiences or use my photo for any fundraising events or marketing materials at Hope House, whenever appropriate.

* Please type your name below if you agree to the statements listed above.

Drug and Alcohol Policy

Hope House Northern Colorado is committed to the well-being of our employees and volunteers, to the safety of the workplace, and to the provision of high-quality services to our clients. For all these reasons, we cannot tolerate the unlawful possession, use, manufacture, distribution, or dispensation of controlled substances in the workplace during work/volunteer time. Moreover, employees and volunteers must come to work free from the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, and unlawfully used prescription medications.

Any employee who violates this restriction will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.

* Type your full name here if you read and agree to abide by the above drug and alcohol policy.

Confidentiality Policy

As a volunteer, you will perform services for Hope House which may require that confidential and proprietary information be disclosed to you. Confidential information is any information of any kind, nature, or description concerning matters affecting or relating to your services, the business or operations, processes, or other data. Accordingly, to protect confidential information that may be disclosed, you agree to each of the following:
1 .To not discuss confidential matters related to teen moms, donors, co-workers, volunteers, or board members with anyone (including, but not limited to friends, spouses, domestic partners, relatives, etc.) except as required in the course of the employee’s or volunteers work by a court order or other legal mandate. All information in any electronic systems and/or paper forms is confidential.
2. To describe the work here in only the most general terms, talking about the "population" here, their situation in general, and your function in general.
3. To not use the names or other specific details about clients or volunteers (without that volunteer’s specific permission).
4. To hold all confidential information received from Hope House Colorado in strict confidence and exercise a reasonable degree of care to prevent disclosure to others.
5. Your confidentiality contract is with Hope House, and you are not authorized to extend that contract to anyone else.
6. Violations of confidentiality are considered very serious and will not be tolerated. Breach of confidentiality may result in immediate termination of volunteering.

* Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above confidentiality policy.

Discriminatory Harassment Policy

Hope House Northern Colorado is committed to providing a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Every employee/volunteer has the right to work in a professional environment that supports equal employment opportunities and prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. All HHNoCO relationships are expected to remain professional, respectful, and free from bias, prejudice, and harassment of any kind.

This policy is intended to ensure that all employees/volunteers can work in an environment free from unlawful conduct. HHNoCO strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

HHNoCO will make every reasonable effort to ensure that all employees/volunteers are aware of these policies, understand their rights and responsibilities, and know how to raise concerns. Any report or complaint made under this policy will be promptly, thoroughly, and impartially investigated, and appropriate corrective action will be taken when warranted. Retaliation against any employee/volunteer for raising a concern, filing a complaint, or participating in an investigation is strictly prohibited.

Employees/volunteers who have questions or concerns about these policies, or who believe they have experienced or witnessed a violation, should contact a Human Resources representative or any member of management with whom they feel comfortable.

Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above Discriminatory Harassment Policy

Sexual Harassment Policy

Hope House Northern Colorado is firmly committed to maintaining a positive working environment and a workplace which is free of inappropriate conduct, including offensive verbal and written communication of a sexual nature.

Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature constitute sexual harassment when:

(a) submission to such conduct is made (explicitly or implicitly) a term or condition of the individual's employment or volunteer involvement.

(b) submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for volunteering or employment decisions affecting the individual; or

(c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Any employee or volunteer who feels he/she may have been subject to sexual harassment or inappropriate sexual conduct should take the complaint directly to a member of the Human Resources Department, their manager or the Executive Director. Complaints will be promptly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken against the offender.

* Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above Sexual Harassment Policy.

Child Abuse Reporting Policy

While not legally classified as a mandated reporter, Hope House NoCO takes a stance that any suspicion, knowledge, or perception of child abuse should be reported for further evaluation. In order to best support this stance, we require all employees to complete online training on an ongoing basis to understand the signs, symptoms, and behaviors associated with child abuse.
If a volunteer is made aware or has suspicions, we require you to consult with the Executive Director to determine if report should be made to the proper authorities.

* Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above Child Abuse Reporting Policy

Abuse/Molestation Prevention Policy

All employees/volunteers of HHNoCO must treat teen moms and their children with respect and model self-control. Abusive behaviors are defined as neglectful treatment, physical or sexual actions that are intended or could be expected to injure, or methods of limiting a child’s behavior, which could harm or endanger the teen mom or her child(ren). In order to train and combat potential situations, the Executive Director will assign training on an ongoing basis.

* Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above Abuse/Molestation Prevention Policy.

Waiver/Release of Liability

In consideration of being allowed to volunteer my services at Hope House Northern Colorado,

I hereby acknowledge that there are certain risks, some involving injury, and I knowingly and freely assume all such risks and assume full responsibility for my participation.

To the extent allowed by law, I agree to release, discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless Hope House Northern Colorado, along with its officers, employees, agents, representatives, and volunteers of all liabilities and all loss or damage to person or property which may occur or be incident to my involvement or participation.

* Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above Waiver/Release of Liability Policy.

Volunteer Code of Conduct

Hope House Northern Colorado (HHNoCO) is committed to maintaining professional, ethical, and clearly defined boundaries between employees, volunteers, and the teen moms and families served through all HHNoCO programs. Because of the vulnerable nature of the population served, even well-intended personal relationships can create conflicts of interest, power imbalances, or the appearance of impropriety.

This policy applies to all HHNoCO employees, volunteers, interns, and board members and to all teen moms and families currently or formerly receiving services through any HHNoCO program.

Adoption Restrictions
No employee or volunteer may pursue, facilitate, or complete the adoption of a child (or children) of a current HHNoCO teen mom. This restriction includes teen moms participating in any HHNoCO program and applies regardless of whether the relationship is perceived as mutual or initiated by the teen mom.

To prevent conflicts of interest and undue influence:
• Employees and volunteers may not discuss adoption as an option with teen moms outside of approved program curricula or licensed third-party referrals.

Professional Boundaries
Employees and volunteers must maintain strictly professional relationships with teen moms served by HHNoCO. Fraternization or personal relationships that blur professional boundaries are prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to:
• Romantic, sexual, or emotionally intimate relationships
• Financial relationships, including loans, gifts, or personal fundraising
• Social relationships outside of approved HHNoCO programming (e.g., social media connections, private outings, or personal communications not related to services)
• Acting in a parental, guardian, or caregiver role outside of HHNoCO-approved services

These restrictions exist to protect teen moms, employees, and the organization from harm, favoritism, coercion, or perceived exploitation.

Blurred Relationship Lines
Employees and volunteers must avoid situations that could create blurred relationship lines, including:
• Dual relationships where an individual serves both a professional and personal role
• Excessive personal disclosure or reliance
• Providing support or resources outside established program guidelines

If a boundary concern arises—whether initiated by the employee, volunteer, or teen mom—it must be addressed promptly and transparently.

Oversight and Reporting
HHNoCO will actively monitor professional boundaries through supervision, training, and reporting mechanisms. Employees, board members, and volunteers are required to:
• Immediately disclose any actual or potential boundary conflicts to the Executive Director
• Participate in training related to professional boundaries and ethical conduct
• Cooperate fully with any review or investigation related to this policy

Failure to disclose a potential conflict may itself constitute a policy violation. Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment or volunteer service, and may include reporting to appropriate authorities or licensing bodies when required.

* Type your full name here if you have read and agree to abide by the above Volunteer Code of Conduct.

Background Check

Hope House Northern Colorado is excited about you joining our organization, and we look forward to a beneficial and productive relationship. We ask volunteers to commit to service for a minimum of 6 months. Hope House reserves the right to conduct background investigations and/or reference checks on all its potential volunteers. Your volunteer position, therefore, is contingent upon a clearance of such a background investigation and/or reference check. If relevant to your position, you will be contacted separately to complete a background check.

* Type your full name here if you agree to completing a Background Check.

WELCOME!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with teen moms!