Volunteer

Description of Position

Volunteers are individualswho donate their time and services for

Yavapai College and are not paidas employees.It is understood that the nature of the work to be performed is voluntary, provides no compensation or benefits with the exception of worker's compensation. Assignments are 'at will' and may be terminated without cause or a statement of reasons at any time and without prior notice by either the volunteer or the supervisor, or other College administrator.

Service as a volunteer does not provide any right for future employment and/or subsequent compensation. Volunteers assist with projects and special events in the areas of:

• Athletic Events

• Career and Technical Education Center

• Chino Valley Agribusiness Center

• Community Education/College for Kids

• Facilities

• Family Enrichment Center

• Information Technology

• Library

• Osher Life Long Learning

• Student Development

• Verde Valley Campus

• Other (please specify)

CONSIDERATIONS:

Volunteerscannot be issued keys to College facilities, drive College or personal vehicles during the course of their volunteer work, and receive/disburse College funds. Supervisors will be responsible for training volunteers and this training must be completed prior to a volunteer assignment. Students may not supervise volunteers

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply, a completed volunteer form is necessary. Please email askhr@yc.edu, with your interest in volunteering, to begin the process.

By applying, you acknowledge the following Volunteer Statement of Understanding:

• Service as a volunteer does not provide any right for future employment and/or subsequent compensation

• The nature of the work to be performed is understood and that the College provides no compensation or employee benefits, except worker's compensation, for service as a volunteer

• Volunteer assignment is "at will" and may be terminated without cause or a statement of reasons at any time and without prior notice by Volunteer or College designee

• Yavapai College will investigate background related to eligibility and suitability for volunteer position (Background Check authorization required)

Minimum Expectations & Requirements

• Completed Volunteer form

• Completed and favorable background check

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Previous volunteer experience

• Education/experience in area of interest

• Work experience in a community college/higher education environment

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but varies based on Volunteer assignment.