Free Geek Seattle:Terms of Service

Free Geek Policies

Thank you for deciding to volunteer at Free Geek! The following policies were created to maintain the safety and well being of Free Geek's mission, staff and volunteers. Please read them carefully before signing the Volunteer Application Form.

=Free Geek commits to:= in order to meet the responsibilities of their position. performance. might mutually better accomplish our respective tasks. agency mission. =Safety= Your safety is very important to us. Please: masks and ear protection as needed any work area exits or safety features
 * providing adequate information, training and assistance to volunteers
 * ensuring supervisory aid to volunteers and providing feedback on
 * respecting the skills, dignity and individual needs of all volunteers.
 * being receptive of volunteer feedback regarding ways in which we
 * treating volunteers as partners, jointly responsible for carrying out our
 * wear the provided safety equipment, such as gloves, goggles, dust
 * wear appropriate clothing for your task, including closed-toe shoes in
 * utilize proper lifting techniques
 * safely stack computers, printers and boxes without blocking aisles,
 * wash hands thoroughly after handling computer components
 * report any unsafe conditions to staff
 * report any injury to a staff member right away

=Please don't:= =Respect= Everyone must be treated with respect in order for Free Geek to be a safe and comfortable environment for all volunteers and staff. The following are not acceptable behaviors at Free Geek coercion demeaning on the basis of race, class, gender, sex, age, spoken language, nationality, culture, physical appearance, sexual orientation, or ability/disability. =Volunteering= Misrepresentation of volunteer hours could result in your dismissal from your volunteer program. valuables at home. going to be absent or late. break. We also encourage you to take a 15 minute break in every 3 ½ - 4 hour shift. These breaks are not deducted from your hours. including the kitchens and the volunteer lounge area. adult.
 * bring food or open beverage containers into the work areas
 * block access to fire extinguishers or circuit breaker boxes
 * run or engage in horseplay
 * lift more than is safe for you.
 * acts or threats of violence, including intimidation, harassment, and/or
 * sexual harassment
 * theft
 * attitudes, judgments, jokes and language that are discriminatory or
 * Volunteers must complete & sign the Volunteer Application.
 * Volunteers must follow sign-in and sign-up procedures.
 * Volunteers must check their bags at the front desk. Please leave your
 * We count on our Free Geek volunteers! Please let us know if you are
 * For each volunteer shift of 6 to 8 hours you should take a half hour
 * Please make sure to clean up after yourselves in our public areas,
 * Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a responsible

=Alcohol, Drug and Smoking Policy= leave for the day. prescription drugs that may impair the ability to work in a safe and effective manner. =Weapons Policy= If you are lawfully, openly carrying an item that can be classified as a 'deadly weapon' in the state of Washington, and its presence makes individuals at Free Geek uncomfortable, please keep in mind that you will be asked to check the item at the front desk or remove it from the premises. If you are unable to do so, you will be asked to leave for the day. If you are carrying an illegal weapon, you will be asked to leave. =Getting stuff from Free Geek= Volunteers can earn free computers by participating in our Adoption and Build Programs. Additionally, active volunteers may purchase items from Free Geek's Thrift Store and receive a discount on our already low prices. Please do not shop while you are on a shift at Free Geek. =Using Free Geek's Public Terminals= Free Geek loves to provide free internet access to all its volunteers. Please make sure you pick up after yourself in these areas and follow the Acceptable Use Policy posted on the wall by the computer terminals. =Wearing Perfume= There are many folks at Free Geek who experience nausea or headaches from scented products, such as perfumes and colognes. Please respect this by refraining from wearing such products while volunteering here. Thanks! =Parking= There is plenty of street parking available on S Orcas St, and lots of parking onsite at FCS. However, the Center holds frequent events and we should be mindful not to abuse their parking lot in any way. Also, be aware of enforced time limits on parking around FCS.
 * Any volunteer under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be asked to
 * Smoking is only permitted in the designated smoking area outside.
 * Volunteers are also prohibited from working under the influence of any

=Discipline Procedures= review of the policy being violated. warning will be issued. leave and can no longer volunteer with Free Geek. time if necessary to ensure the mental and physical safety of volunteers and staff. This may be temporary or permanent. =Volunteer Benefits= Free Geek needs volunteers like you. As a Free Geek volunteer, you may enjoy benefits such as access to computers, free classes, social events, a Thrift Store discount and more.
 * Any violation of Free Geek policy by a volunteer will result in a verbal
 * If a policy is violated after the verbal review, a verbal or written
 * If the review and warning are ignored, the volunteer will be asked to
 * Free Geek reserves the right to terminate a volunteer position at any

=Contact Information=

Location
Free Geek Seattle at Filipino Center of Seattle Technology Education And Media Center 5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S Seattle, WA 98118

Open Saturdays and other times

Telephone
206-722-9372

On the Web
http://freegeekseattle.org