Volunteer with us

Tasks a WANSC Volunteer may include:

Assisting at checkout | Stocking | Pricing | Light cleaning | Donation room

Other volunteer opportunities for those interested may include:

Food shelf inventory pickup | Help with unloading inventory

*Thrift Store open weekdays 9 AM- 5 PM, Saturdays 9 AM- 1 PM;

*Food Shelf open weekdays 9 AM- 4 PM

Statement of Confidentiality

In my role as a volunteer, of Waseca Area Neighborhood Center & Food Shelf (WANSC), I understand that I am prohibited from disclosing the contents of any and all communications I have with WANSC clients, shoppers, staff, and volunteers, including, but not limited to, verbal, written, and electronic conversations, as well as all written content, whether in hard copy or electronic form, except for purposes directly connected with the administration of WANSC.

Any information shared with me by a client and/or information that I otherwise learn in connection with my role with and/or activities at WANSC will be held in complete confidence. I understand that the name, contact information, and/or personal/identity information of any person served by WANSC will remain confidential unless the client expressly consents to public disclosure. In such cases, the consent must be in writing and specify exactly what may be shared. Volunteers must further have consent of WANSC before using any information, image, or other content that would otherwise be considered confidential pursuant to this Waiver. Additionally, I understand that once my association with WANSC has ended, I shall continue to hold any and all information subject to this Waiver in complete confidence.

Volunteer Acknowledgement

I understand that: (a) I am not an employee of WANSC (b) I will not be paid for my participation, and (c) I am not covered by or eligible for any insurance, health care, worker’s compensation, or other benefits. I understand that WANSC may terminate my volunteer status at any time, for any or no reason.

 Liability Waiver

• Assumption of Risk: I understand that my volunteer activities may involve risks, including but not limited to, physical injury, property damage, and other unforeseen risks. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with my participation.

• Release and Waiver: I hereby release, waive, and discharge WANSC, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or to any property belonging to me, whether caused by the negligence of WANSC or otherwise, while participating in volunteer activities or while on the premises.

• Conduct: I agree to follow all safety instructions and guidelines provided by WANSC and to act responsibly and with care while volunteering.

• Severability: If any provision of this waiver is found to be unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

By checking "Agree", you are confirming that you agree to accept each of the above statements as written.